boheme

In a sea of vines… a favorite friend of mine. bohème (bo em) m,f = bohemian  Synonyms: vagabond, indépendant, original, or counterculturist.  A Day in a French Life… by Kristin Espinasse "Harvest Heroines" (Part I of the harvest is over and the girls have gone. This story is for them.) Heroines with hot peppers in their hearts, they sizzle with mystery and soul. I want … Continue reading boheme

sieste

   At L'éléphant du Nil (Marais, Metro St. Paul) I want to write wildly, tattooing words beneath the skin of sensibility until they tickle and touch. Reading / Book-signingI have told you about my amazing writing teacher, Sheila Kohler… and now some good news for those of you in Kansas… Sheila will be in Wichita, for a reading on July 7th at Watermark Books (7 p.m.). Do not miss … Continue reading sieste

la recolte

Rock on — la récolte commence! That's my belle-soeur, Cécile , who is back–along with her friends, to help us with this third harvest. *** la récolte (lah ray kolt) noun, feminine     : harvesting; collecting; gathering    : harvest, crop. Audio File & Example Sentence: (check back for the sound file…) Cette année la récolte des raisins s'annonce bien!This year's harvest is looking good!    A … Continue reading la recolte