A question people ask me quite often about speaking French is, "Do you translate from French to English in your head before speaking?" And the answer is... ... Read More about Do you translate from French to English in your head?
Do it for yourself
It seems like people everywhere are looking for more out of life. The millennial quarter-life crisis is real. After working in the real world for a while and falling into a routine, we think, "Is this it?" Been there. Then we get into our heads and are paralyzed by our indecisiveness. We debate over ... Read More about Do it for yourself
Monday Mishmash: 11/7/16
Hi there, we haven't done one of these in a while... Welcome to the Nov. 7 edition of Monday Mishmash, where you'll find a whole bunch of random. ... Read More about Monday Mishmash: 11/7/16
French-themed gift ideas for that Francophile in your life
On my recent trip to the USA, I noticed more than ever all of the French-themed items in just about every shopping category. Obviously France is a pretty cool place, so t-shirts with French words, mugs with the Eiffel Tower and even French-themed jewelry are all hugely popular. So here's my roundup ... Read More about French-themed gift ideas for that Francophile in your life
Ask Tom Tuesdays: What a French guy finds strange about the American presidential election process
From time to time, my French husband Tom makes an appearance here on the ol' blog and today is one of those days. Like most Americans, I've been following the election from afar -- and mailed my absentee ballot -- and what surprised me is the interest Tom would have in it. He's not a US citizen and ... Read More about Ask Tom Tuesdays: What a French guy finds strange about the American presidential election process
Photo tour of our canal cruise destinations (VIDEO)
Howdy, and HAPPY HALLOWEEN! If you've been following along on the blog, you know that Tom, Dagny, my in-laws and I headed east last month to the Alsace region of France for a canal cruise. We rented a boat and set out on the canal for a week full of locks, relaxation and nature. You can get all ... Read More about Photo tour of our canal cruise destinations (VIDEO)
Buff Bake review: Protein cookies and nut butters
The USA wins when it comes to having a pulse on the health and wellness scene. Between trends, new products and workouts and being on the cutting edge of all things cool, the USA has it going on. I'm so envious of my friends back home who can spend an hour browsing in Whole Foods or Trader Joe's on ... Read More about Buff Bake review: Protein cookies and nut butters
What changes when you’re the one with the foreign accent
No matter how compassionate or empathetic you are, sometimes the only way to truly understand something is to experience it for yourself. I never really considered what life might be like for someone with a foreign accent... until I experienced it as an American living in France. In this post, I'm ... Read More about What changes when you’re the one with the foreign accent
11 Things I’d never seen or done until I moved to France: Part 2
As someone who lived in NYC all through college and for several years after, I thought I'd seen it all. From the Naked Cowboy to protests to all kinds of crazy, nothing fazed me. But moving to suburban France introduced me to things I'd never seen with my own eyes. Some strange, some just different ... Read More about 11 Things I’d never seen or done until I moved to France: Part 2
2 little things for Friday
Hello there, my lovely, lovely readers! How has your week been? Just popping in here to tell you about 2 quick things that I shared with my newsletter subscribers but don't think I ever posted on my blog. One is an interview with me and the other is a fun interactive post that rounds up a bunch ... Read More about 2 little things for Friday
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