I'm surprised this funny exchange about French bread took 5 years to happen. At first, I wasn't sure if it was a misunderstanding or if my mother-in-law was messing with me. Let me tell you what happened. Tom and I were at a Sunday lunch at a rather large table a few weeks ago with his family. It ... Read More about Pass the bread, please. That’s not “bread”!
7 Little things that still confuse me about life in France
I used to consider myself an on-top-of-things kind of person. I was pretty confident with myself and my place in the world when I was living back in New York City. I had a good understanding of adult things and was a fast talker and fast walker. Nothing about life in New York was really ... Read More about 7 Little things that still confuse me about life in France
Synthol: Miracle French pharmacy product for bug bites
Do mosquitoes feast on you when the weather gets warm? If so, we're in the same boat. Over the past couple of months or so, I've gotten some of the worst mosquito bites of my life. They swell up, get painful and red, the skin around them gets hard, and then they form a liquid blister that ... Read More about Synthol: Miracle French pharmacy product for bug bites
France-themed Etsy shops worth a look
You can lose yourself for hours browsing the beautiful listings on Etsy. From home decor to beauty products to jewelry and so much more, Etsy is your one-stop shop for handmade everything. Let me share some of my favorite France-themed Etsy shops. The shops featured in this post are either in France ... Read More about France-themed Etsy shops worth a look
A funny good neighbor policy
My friends and family know all about my neighbor woes in France. In case you're new here, my neighbors pretty much keep to themselves. In fact, the people right next door moved without evening mentioning it. We found out when the movers asked us to move our car at 7 a.m. so the truck would have ... Read More about A funny good neighbor policy
Quick French lesson: How to say “only”
It's time for another quick French lesson, so let's get to it! The first way most of us learn to say "only" in French is by using the world seulement. But there's another way to say "only" that was a little confusing to me at first. Let me tell you about it... ... Read More about Quick French lesson: How to say “only”
French 7 explained: American vs. French and how we write numbers
Curious about how to write numbers in French, especially the French 7? The French seven isn't written exactly the same way in the USA and can lead to confusion. Let's see how French numbers differ along with writing numbers in French the right way. Over the weekend, I asked Tom to mail a ... Read More about French 7 explained: American vs. French and how we write numbers
Dangers of pine processionary caterpillars in France for dogs
***If you have a dog, know someone with a dog, have been to Europe or plan on it, I'm urging you to read this post both for your own safety and the safety of any dogs in your life. Thank you. *** Something incredibly scary happened the other day while Dagny and I were out on our walk. We ... Read More about Dangers of pine processionary caterpillars in France for dogs
Reflecting on 5 years in France
Time is a magical thing. Sometimes it feels like life is creeping by at a snail's pace and other times it whizzes by and you can barely catch your breath. Time can help to put things in perspective, mark different periods of our lives, and maybe best of all it allows us to heal, grow and reflect. ... Read More about Reflecting on 5 years in France
Questions French people ask me… all the time!
Depending on how long you've been in France and who you socialize with, French people have probably asked you some strange questions. And a bunch of normal ones as well. Over and over. It comes with the territory! Keep in mind that French social norms tend to be less invasive and less small-talky ... Read More about Questions French people ask me… all the time!
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