The lovely Geraldine of CommeUneFrancaise recently posted a video on how to scare the hell out of a French person which was really informative and absolutely worth a look. Since French cultural differences are such a huge focus of my blog, I wanted to take a look at the flip side in this post -- ... Read More about French cultural differences: How to freak out an American
Dagny finds the weirdest things on walks… what the heck is that thing?
On any given day, Dagny and I go on about three walks and almost always, she finds something to be proud of. She'll scrounge around for pieces of bread that were left by neighbors for the birds, other times we've encountered a lost dog and sometimes she'll find a dead worm to roll in. And the common ... Read More about Dagny finds the weirdest things on walks… what the heck is that thing?
The illusion of being busy
"Are you really as busy as you think you are?" starts popular workplace blog Ask A Manager's recent post. Alison Green's blog is one of my favorites and a post from last month touches on an issue which is becoming more and more common both in and out of the workplace. Read on! ... Read More about The illusion of being busy
Why I eat a ton of meat in France
With all the wonderful gastronomic delights in France, eating meat is pretty much a must if you want to sample the best cuisine the country has to offer. I've never been a vegetarian, but I've never been crazy about meat either. I'd have steak from time to time when my parents would cook it growing ... Read More about Why I eat a ton of meat in France
10 Biggest French faux pas you can commit. And why #7 is the worst.
Once upon a time, I arrived in France thinking I could speak halfway decent French and knew enough about the French way of doing things that I'd be right at home. But as time went on and I started to interact with more French people, go out to eat and go about my day-to-day life, I realized that I ... Read More about 10 Biggest French faux pas you can commit. And why #7 is the worst.
The breathtaking Chateau de Noirieux: Hotel near Angers, France
Just a 90-minute train ride from Paris, Angers is a city full of rich history, beautiful views of the Maine River and a great base from which to visit the region's finest wineries and other nearby attractions -- and earns a well-deserved stop on any French road trip. But where should you stay to ... Read More about The breathtaking Chateau de Noirieux: Hotel near Angers, France
New House WTF #4: Where are the screens?
This is a little series called New House WTF that centers around all those head-scratching moments I've encountered after buying a house in France. It's been fun discovering all of those "normal" French things, but they've left this American shaking her head! So for this installment of New House ... Read More about New House WTF #4: Where are the screens?
Sneak peek: Chateau de Noirieux review
Have you ever stayed at a hotel that just blew you away? We recently had the pleasure of staying at the beautiful Chateau de Noirieux near Angers, France, and it was a one-of-a-kind experience that combined French charm, gorgeous grounds and delicious food into one calm and relaxing weekend. Read ... Read More about Sneak peek: Chateau de Noirieux review
April pics of the month: Spring tulips and a cafetiere
After a long and rainy winter, spring has finally sprung in my neck of the woods. And nothing says spring like flowers, so I had to pick some up at the marché last weekend. Go! ... Read More about April pics of the month: Spring tulips and a cafetiere
The pesky neighborhood cats and their poop
Moving into a house with a little backyard was partly for Dagny. She'd have a place to run around and call her own, a place to lie down and enjoy the best that house life has to offer. And be able to go out without supervision. But not so fast. On any given morning, you can find me running outside ... Read More about The pesky neighborhood cats and their poop
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