Dear Larry
Dear Larry, I wonder if you realize how important your enthusiastic messages of support are to me? I run out of similar messages inside...
The Reckoning
By the end of August I might be too tired to say this – I like the rhythm my life is developing. I wake up, clean up, water the plants at...
A Clear Day in the South of France
Southwards, up and down, slaloming through the curvy country roads, we navigated the adventure sedan. Then, there really should have been...
Seeing France: Ripple Effect of U.S. Election Results in a French Village
The baker has returned from vacation today, which brings relieved renewal of morning rhythms. So, I took my blue notebook and pen to do...
Chateau Commarque
Sidetracks and Saving Time Looking over the edge of the cliff, we spied what appeared to be a sleeping beauty of a castle, in a valley...
Under France: Facing Your Fears
My philosophy proves itself true all the time – every day has something valuable to offer. It can be a beautiful moment, information, a...
Under France: The Small World of Truffles
The year has begun exceptionally well. The weeks after Christmas can feel like a sinkhole – holiday enthusiasms turn ugly upon opening...
Under France: Hunting Truffles and More
The interlude in Provence and the Cote d’Azur over the new year holidays, was bright and refreshing, to be sure. Like a brand new bee, I...
Letters from France: How I Moved to France and Found True Love
How I Moved to France and Found True Love. The Long Run. Outside: A Cautionary Tale. I flip my little gem over and over, examining its...
Letters from France: Walking Peace
The church belfry is a hundred meters from the garret window. I watch the community of little brown birds that nestle against the...
