Missing Grandma Jules at this celebration for Max's 29th birthday in beautiful Cassis. An update on my mom in today's story. From left to right: Jean-Marc, Ana, Jackie (reflected in the mirror) Max, and me. (If this, or any photo in this post is not showing, click on the link or somewhere in the empty square to bring it up. My blog site is experiencing … Continue reading Convoquer: Leap of Faith & Mom goes into the Hospital
Colorful, vintage "quad" roller skates. Je les adore! How about you? And do you rollerskate? Also, if today's word doesn't interest you, there are a dozen more useful terms to discover in the story below. FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY: les patins à roulettes : roller skates FRENCH AUDIO: Click the link below to hear Jean-Marc pronounce the French words in today's post. Then … Continue reading What are “les patins à roulettes”? + Embarrassment is the Thief of Joy
"Let every belonging see the light" — an epiphany I had while packing up my Mom's paintings. (photo of my Mom taken in Roussillon, around 2010) "faire des cartons" : to pack boxes Click here for today's soundfile:On fait des cartons mais, surtout, on se débarrasse de tout ce qui ne sert plus.We are packing boxes but, especially, we are getting rid of what … Continue reading New Month, New Life? We’re Packing! On Fait des Cartons!
