“I don’t care if I am an artist or not, what worries me is writing good stories. Besides, when I start taking myself for an artist – which can happen to me in a moment of madness – I start to write any which way and I have to throw everything in the trash the next day. I am a craftsman, not an artist.” -Harlan … Continue reading La Poubelle: How God handles the competition: A funny message from The Almighty
Today's word: un défi : a challenge lancer un défi = lay down a challenge A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse Note: the following (humorous) story is not intended to start a religious debate, but to highlight just one aspect of French life. Please read it under the filter of cultural understanding! As always, this is a personal journal about … Continue reading Culte: How I found out I was in a sect in France (humor)
Door beads–and a would-be butterfly–were just part of the charm awaiting us at our vacation rental in Croatia. See another photo, below. *** le mot juste (leuh moh zhoost) noun, masculine : the exact word or expression Audio File & Example Sentence: Listen to my son, Max, pronounce the following French words: Download Le mot juste …on va de nouveau éplucher nos mœurs et … Continue reading le mot juste
