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Jackie, Motherhood

Advice for Each Decade of Life & Surrender: A Mother Daughter update

Would this picture be good for the La Ciotat postcard series? Thanks for your helpful feedback and for your postcard orders this week! I am enjoying the quiet, mindful activity of addressing envelopes and my handwriting is slowly improving 🙂 TODAY’S WORD: s'abandonner : to surrender yourself to, to unburden yourself  A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE by Kristi Espinasse As I walked into Le … Continue reading Advice for Each Decade of Life & Surrender: A Mother Daughter update

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Les Ă©trennes: This French custom will have you digging into your pockets.

TODAY'S WORD: LES ETRENNES     : New Year's gift, tip, bonus Ă©trenner = to wear or use for the first time; to be first in the line of fire Listen to Jean-Marc read from FranceTVInfo.fr:Avec les vĹ“ux du Nouvel An arrive le moment des Ă©trennes. Vous ne savez pas Ă  qui donner ni quel montant consacrer Ă  cette tradition ? Ce don d'argent n'est … Continue reading Les Ă©trennes: This French custom will have you digging into your pockets.

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Jackie, Motherhood

“Bed sheet” in French: On teaching your kids last-minute lessons

In this essay, I take a scenic walk with my daughter and we come across a watercolor artist. However, the main theme revolves around the art of folding sheets. I seize the opportunity to teach my daughter how to fold a fitted sheet, reminiscing about my great-grandmother Audrey and the valuable lessons she taught me. The experience becomes emotional as I express my desire to be there for my daughter and show her everything before she grows up. The essay also explores the impending departure of my son, Max, and the mixed feelings it brings.
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Recette / Recipe

Pastèque: Easy Fruit Salad Recipe

Back when things weren't so complicated and you spoke your heart out.   TODAY'S WORD la pastèque (pah-stek) : watermelon A DAY IN A FRENCH LIFE      by Kristin Espinasse La Salade d'Amour I was talking to my table-mate to the right when my left ear perked up and my husband's words came as a shock.  I can't believe he just said that! But that was private–just … Continue reading Pastèque: Easy Fruit Salad Recipe

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Susan, Tipping

pourboire: How to say tip in French

Today, in the US, it's Le Jour de Merci Donnant and I'm busy giving thanks for the people in my life, including YOU and Rouge-Bleu. Read more about my high-school chum in today's story. Note: you haven't heard much about Susan, over the years–that's because I haven't had the chance to see her much. I do have a funny photo, near the end of this … Continue reading pourboire: How to say tip in French

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