The other day, Dagny and I were out for one of our many walks around the neighborhood and came across…
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We found pumpkins! (and a potimarron)
France just doesn’t do fall like the U.S. and that’s both good and bad. Good because I eat a lot…
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Why moving abroad will disappoint you
…if you’re not careful, that is. That’s right, I’ll say it again — moving abroad will absolutely disappoint you if…
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Is there pumpkin spice in France? Not exactly
The deluge of pumpkin spice-flavored everything this time of year is NOT alive and well in France. For some of…
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Dating a French guy tips you should know BEFORE you kiss
Tom is the only French guy I’ve ever dated, so I had it easy when it came to the whole…
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Listen to these French animal sounds that are NOT the same in English (AUDIO)
On vacation in Brittany last year, the neighbor’s roosters would cock-a-doodle-do at the crack of dawn, and one morning around…
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A few pieces of home in my new home in France
I’ve gotten strange looks from people when I say I’m bringing seemingly ordinary things back to France from the U.S…
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Things that should be free in France but aren’t
Curious about what’s free and not free in France? Here are things that should be free in France but aren’t.
New House WTF #1: Exposed wires and naked bulbs
Our house was built in 1951, so of course it’s only normal for it to have character and charm. Like…
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Buying a house in France & what you might not know
If you’ve been following my blog, you know that we just bought a house and moved. Well, 95 percent moved….
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Ask Tom Tuesdays: On American & French social differences
Ever wonder about American and French social differences? They are definitely something that needs to be discussed so Tom is here today filling us in.
Old lady French shopping trolley carts are chic?
If you’ve spent some time at French markets or grocery stores, you’ve surely seen a few chariots de course (also…
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Life in transition (and an update on that lonely expat problem)
All expats miss things from home and sometimes that feeling is all-consuming. Blogland is really feeling that right now including…
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Why are French people so depressed?
Just about anyone will tell you Europeans complain a lot. Negativity just breeds more negativity though. And with enough negativity…
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Pet culture in France vs. the USA
Like Americans, the French love their pets. There’s no doubt about that! Dagny has a very good life here and…
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Ask Tom Tuesdays: Differences between American and French women
There’s something about French guys… and you just want to hear what they have to say! I’m often asked what…
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Les Soldes in France: Where to shop this July
It’s that time of year again — the summer sales (les soldes) are here! In a twice yearly frenzy, the…
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Why you won’t get fat in France
Will you gain weight and get fat in France? If you’re already an active person and have your eating under control, the simple answer is no, you won’t get fat in France.
June pics of the month: New York trip
After months of waiting, the day had finally arrived! Greg and Gara’s wedding! The highlight of June was — hands…
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Where to buy American foods in France
Sometimes you just want to sink your teeth into a creamy, peanut buttery Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. Or maybe whip…
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