Tag: nature

Eulogy, Plants, Smokey

Hommage: Adieu Mr. Farjon “The Plant Whisperer”

Robert Farjon leaving Domaine Rouge-Bleu, where my family once lived. The hollyhocks seem to be hugging his vintage Peugeot bicycle. Find out why plants love this dearly departed Frenchman in the following tribute.  TODAY'S WORD: amour-en-cage     : love in a cage Amour-en-cage is a synonym for Chinese lantern, or physalis. I loved the term the moment Robert Farjon shared it, and today it … Continue reading Hommage: Adieu Mr. Farjon “The Plant Whisperer”

Kristin Espinasse24 Comments
Bilingual Story, French Destinations, Jean-Marc

Le Défi: An upcoming challenge for Jean-Marc + full story recorded in French

One of the many "points d'eau" Jean-Marc talks about in his update, below. The English version follows and the entire story is available on sound file, below. Today's French Word: "le défi"     : challenge, dare Sound File: Click below to listen to Jean-Marc read his story.  Note:  Jean-Marc repeats a few of the sentences in this long recording (where an error was made). … Continue reading Le Défi: An upcoming challenge for Jean-Marc + full story recorded in French

Kristin Espinasse65 Comments
Health

Bilingual post: Le Coton-tige + a French doctor’s thoughts on cleaning your ears

Spectacular views from every window, a charming, private courtyard, comfortable spacious rooms, and air-conditioned bedrooms make Maison des Pèlerins very inviting all year round. View this rental property. Don't put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear. Ne mettez jamais rien de plus petit que votre coude dans votre oreille. Don't miss the rest of this post…and thanks for sharing it with a friend … Continue reading Bilingual post: Le Coton-tige + a French doctor’s thoughts on cleaning your ears

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