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My Town
2023-06-22 20:15
This is a view for my daily walk of my town, which is snuggled at the base of Saint Baumé, the grotto of Mary-Magdalene is at the top of Saint Baumé. About a 30 minute drive… Read More
Garden Glory
2023-06-20 21:56
An unusual beginning of a Provençal summer. Raining.most days  and there for awhile threatening storms. Much needed, a generous blessing to our parched countryside. The… Read More
Sacha’s 31st
2023-06-19 21:01
Happy Birthday to my loving son Sacha! To the boy who followed his passion into adulthood and made it a career! May all your other dreams come true xxx   Sacha sent me these las… Read More
2023-06-18 04:00
Rebecca Bravo for Entertaining Many Over the Years! She is It! Two of my Favorite People Daily Walk in Cassis A Wonderful Group Arrived Read More
Gabriel And The Dinosaur Cake
2023-06-16 22:37
      My nephew Joe and his girlfriend, Jazmin, from California, are visiting us. This morning I told them they were responsible for creating a dinosaur cake… Read More
Gabriel Is 4
2023-06-15 22:53
Four years ago, four years of joy and discovery. Of a love unknown before. Four years of celebrating life through your eyes. Happy Birthday dear Gabriel! I will see you tomorrow, and… Read More
Away It Goes
2023-06-13 23:31
The 20-meter cube heads to Italy. My friend asked me to buy for her « home away from home.» Done. Everything I found at second-hand shops, even the kitchen sink, throughout… Read More
2023-06-12 23:49
  My mother and I tear up easily. Sad movie  Certain songs  Commercials I could cry on cue, I haven't tried it, but I could. Someone sharing their feelings, Gee, we alm… Read More
Sunday Morning
2023-06-11 19:57
Sunday morning Jasmine infused air Rain reminds me to rest and listen. Memories of the last several weeks with the French la Vie have reminded that I am fortunate to call my passion my… Read More
2023-06-11 04:00
Community Living, Life in France Two of my Favorite People Little Olivia French la Vie Second Group of the Year Daily Walk in Cassis Read More
She Is It!
2023-06-09 21:06
Kate, my niece, graduates from high school tonight.   Little Baby Cake! From that moment to this in a flash, time flew. She is the valedictorian.  Bravo darling girl… Read More
Magic Lantern
2023-06-07 07:16
A magic lantern of sort from the 1700s Just that is magical, if not amazing. What do you wish for, desire for, and long for? Does it matter? Is letting the Genie out like letting Pando… Read More
Who Is Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf?
2023-06-06 07:04
The little family went to the woods for a picnic. The little sister found delight in being outdoors, hearing the sounds of nature, and sitting at the big wooden picnic table. The older b… Read More
2023-06-02 06:56
    A broken statue of an angel, part of its wing is attached. Otherwise, I might have assumed it was Jesus. A sense of spirituality washes over me, life is imperfect, and spi… Read More
Drinking In Life's Joy
2023-06-02 06:27
  Squeezing the grapefruit pink juice dripping into the chipped cafe au lait bowl I stood in front of the kitchen sink, bowl in hand, like a chalice raised.  The sky a brilli… Read More
2023-06-02 06:15
Gabriel has a friend. A friend is a man who works as a cashier at the little grocery store next to their apartment in Paris. The cashier has befriended Gabriel by talking to him whenever he… Read More
Olivia 1900s
2023-06-02 05:30
Little red shoes with double buckles A large Peter Pan collar, that belong to Sacha nearly thirty years ago. A stripped dress with a bow tied at the back. Holding a ball. Little girl… Read More
The Lighthouse
2023-06-01 07:04
The lighthouse in Cassis The elements serendipitously came into place. A young man sitting on the side, nobody around except a pigeon waiting for some crumbs.     &nbsp……Read More
2023-05-28 04:00
Two of my Favorite People Gabriel Dances Ballet Do You Speak a Second Language? Little Olivia French la Vie Second Group of the Year Read More
The Brocante Fun Continues
2023-05-27 21:32
Hanging out with this group of artisans has been delightful.   Taking a minute pause. Easy going. Taking the heat in stride.   They would rather shop than eat. … Read More
French La Vie Day 3
2023-05-26 21:43
Thé brocante world.   in Provence   French la Vie  Creating friendships    Collecting, creating, understanding the French history and culture… Read More
Brocante With The French La Vie
2023-05-25 21:27
A beautiful start to a week long journey with Four beautiful creatives gathering findings and, inspiration for their art and lives. Not even the unexpected and desired rain Could da… Read More
Love Does
2023-05-24 22:29
So true. So needed. Holding space for a person with compassion, not just the people we love or care for.   (Seen on MomofFive Michelle's FB)       … Read More
A Child's Kiss
2023-05-22 21:48
  Sweet-filled with everything good? Gabriel runs up to me for one reason only, Hugging my leg, he kisses my thigh; if I am sitting on a chair, he kisses my arm, and if we are fa… Read More
Paris Flowers
2023-05-21 18:03
La boutique Louis Vuitton de la place Vendôme, Paris.                Read More
2023-05-20 19:07
Gabriel stood by me in the kitchen and asked if I could have some "Siri-O-O-O." As I didn't have a clue what he was talking about, bending down to his level, I asked him to repeat what… Read More
A Sidewalk Cafe
2023-05-19 22:59
  A classic sidewalk cafe in Paris A table for two with an iron base and a round marble top. Two colorful wicker chairs, side by side. Wherever you are in Paris, it is a classic s… Read More
Raindrop On Roses
2023-05-18 21:49
  "...Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things…… Read More
To Be A Child
2023-05-17 21:54
    ` The author is unknown to me. If you know the author, please let me know so I can give credit,             … Read More
Pink Surprise
2023-05-15 20:32
A pair of beautiful Chinese pistachio trees blooming in Paris. Oh how they caught me by surprise. Have you seen them before?          … Read More
Mother’s Day
2023-05-14 19:17
As Gabriel and I walked home from the park, we saw a man sitting on the ground with a bucket full of Lily of the Valley, selling them for 2.50 Euros a bouquet. Gabriel buried his face in… Read More
2023-05-14 04:00
Provence Peeks from the Brocante French la Vie Second Group of the Year A Wonderful Group Arrived Gabriel Dances Ballet Daily Walk in Cassis Read More
Homeland Finding It Within
2023-05-13 20:45
    Home. That is where my heart goes, That is where I find my roots that hold me in place, That is where the long road ends, where the green never seems less green. Home i… Read More
Two Of My Favorite People
2023-05-12 21:45
  Click here to see a video of Gabriel and Olivia I am on my way to Paris to be with them. xxx              &nbs&hell…Read More
Old Painting Of The Future?
2023-05-11 18:37
There’s something about this painting that reminds me of Olivia. Chelsea and Yann think the same thing. They don’t have the same nose, Olivia doesn’t have any hair, the… Read More
Strawberry Desserts From My Readers
2023-05-10 13:07
  Tom wrote: "Shortcake, strawberries, and whipped cream!" We agree simple is the best. Allowing the strawberries to flaunt their deliciousness without being crowded by extras… Read More
French La Vie Xxx
2023-05-09 21:07
after the fun of buying at the Brocante for a week, especially with two women who said they weren’t going to buy much, the challenge begins of packing everything to send. these wo… Read More
Strawberry Favorite Dessert
2023-05-08 06:12
Eating strawberries fresh from the basket, is my favorite recipe. Though a handful of strawberries blended with roasted beet, some chickpeas, a leaf or two of mint and a spoon of cream is… Read More
Three Peas
2023-05-07 21:43
L. came on thé French la Vie because her friend was coming. But days before the French la Vie her friend fell and had to cancel, L. Isn’t  a shopper except Ashe likes vin… Read More
2023-05-07 04:00
48 Hours of Brocante Bug Biting Happiness is French la Vie Second Group of the Year Gabriel Dances Ballet A Wonderful Group Arrived Read More
Happiness Is
2023-05-05 21:17
Old friends, new friends, sharing meals, stories, brocante and good moments. Life is good.                 Read More
48 Hours Of Brocante Bug Biting
2023-05-04 22:22
The nightbird sings outside my window under a full moon, Flowers in full bloom, scent my room. The end of another wonderful day with a group of women on the French la Vie.   Sha… Read More
A Wonderful Group Arrived
2023-05-03 21:09
Thank you for your messages yesterday. I do not know why I am fortunate to have kindness and generosity shown to me, I am amazed by it, and thankful for you xxxx The group arrived, w… Read More
2023-04-02 04:00
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Ageism Trying To Taunt Me
2023-04-02 03:35
  I gotta let it go. And I have. Though it happened again, testing me I suppose. A younger woman though, not really, one often think 15 years is much older, and eternity from wher… Read More
2023-03-31 10:55
Bev S. said:   My daughter-in-law was asked to substitute at that school on Monday.   But opted for another private school (which was supposedly on the shooter's list). &nbsp&hell…Read More
2023-03-30 21:24
  "Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying You know we've got to find a way To bring some lovin' here today, yeah… Read More
2023-03-29 21:49
Another one. I wish we could say it will be the last, though unfortunately, sadly, disturbingly, it won't be. As I read articles written about the shooting, words popped up and haunted me:… Read More
2023-03-28 22:51
    Bonjour! Announcing the 2024 dates for the French la Vie. Four persons maximum:   April 9 to the 16th   May 7 to the 14th,    May 21 to the 28… Read More
Thé Air We Breath
2023-03-27 19:49
I found this in a magazine on an airplane I was on years ago. The air we breath. Recycled source of life.              &nbsp&hellip…Read More
Baby Bites?
2023-03-26 21:45
Sweet butter flakiness, Do you think Olivia liked it? Please caption this in the comment section.                … Read More
2023-03-26 04:00
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The Cycle Of Love And Life Endures
2023-03-25 17:30
Blue skies, budding trees, flowers blooming, birds singing, welcome spring! The revival of nature is a gentle reminder that I, too, can shed my old skin and rejuvenate myself.  The c… Read More
Kitchen Breakfast Poetry
2023-03-24 09:54
Take a bowl, mash a banana in, Oats uncooked, let the mixture begin, Add an egg, a spoon of yogurt, heaping, And cinnamon, salt, to make it worth keeping. For a pop of flavor, don't be sh… Read More
2023-03-24 07:55
  Yesterday's link to the post did not connect you to the personal video. Here is the correct link: “ I hope there are days when your coffee tastes like magic, your playlist… Read More
Fall In Love With Life
2023-03-24 07:47
Click on the text below to see more photos x “ I hope there are days when your coffee tastes like magic, your playlist makes you dance, strangers make you smile, and the ni… Read More
Bananas And Artwork
2023-03-23 00:13
Gabriel enjoys drawing: people, the sun, and flowers. After school at the park, he carefully describes his art to Olivia while she holds onto her banana halves. Chelsea sent me this photo… Read More
Roman Artifacts At The Brocante
2023-03-20 20:20
(Photo: A Roman ring seen at the French brocante last weekend.) The French brocante offers more than disregarded dusty old things from someone's attic, and it offers more than hopeful box… Read More
Love Song
2023-03-19 21:05
  The poet Arne Garborg championed the use of Landsmål (now known as Nynorsk, or New Norwegian), as a literary language; he translated the Odyssey into… Read More
2023-03-19 04:00
Gabriel and Olivia Focus on Today www.artesdelasfilipinas.com/archives/6/paete-s-taka courtauld.ac.uk/gallery/collection/impressionism-post-impressionism/paul-cezanne-mount-sainte-victoire-w… Read More
For You Too
2023-03-18 19:00
These two are too little to know What their Vavie does with her time One day when I am gone  this blog will remain a history of little things for them to read and see- and you… Read More
Who Is Who ❤️ Happy To See You!
2023-03-17 20:14
Good morning! I am Paula and my husband is Bob. We attended the same high school in Central Illinois during the 60s and started college at the same time and place. We feel madly in love d… Read More
Last Call
2023-03-14 22:54
Last call for Who is Who on my blog. Please send me a photo of yourself and a note about yourself.Please send it here: [email protected] THANK YOU!       … Read More
Who Are You?
2023-03-13 21:02
Thank you for sharing a photo of yourself on my blog. I imagine some of you wanted to but were shy or maybe did not want your image on a social media platform. I understand. Though for those… Read More
More Beautiful People
2023-03-11 22:04
Hi Corey,   Leslie Gelber here, from Northern California. I love to make stuff, mostly clothes. I met your mother many moons ago at her shop in Willows! I’ve been following yo… Read More
Who Is Who Continues
2023-03-10 23:11
Hello, there, Lovely Readers! I hope you're all doing well. I have a fun idea that I think you'll enjoy. I would love to create a "Who is Who" section on my blog where I showcase all of yo… Read More
Who Is Who On French La Vie
2023-03-10 23:00
If any of your readers happen to visit the DeYoung/Legion of Honor,.have them stop by to say ‘hello.’ I am looking forward to putting faces on all your dear readers. Much lov… Read More
Who Is Who On My Blog
2023-03-09 20:28
Hi Corey,   Your blog was the first blog I ever read. When I was working and needed a break I would read your blog just to make me smile and ground me in a stressful day. Thank you… Read More
Who Is Who?
2023-03-07 22:49
Photo by my cousin Joan Hello, there, Lovely Readers! I hope you're all doing well. I have a fun idea that I think you'll enjoy. I would love to create a "Who is Who" section on my blog… Read More
Welcome Tulips Sign Of Spring
2023-03-06 21:52
Behold the tulips' blooms of orange bright, That bring the sun's warm, golden light. Their beauty unfolds to a song so dear, That only the hearts of children can hear.   &nbsp&hellip…Read More
Balancing Act
2023-03-04 21:51
On the stool he stands with carefree ease one foot in the air. He is king on this sturdy old thing claims it as a step ladder, to myself I shake my head, « Should we take it home… Read More
Making Moves In Silence
2023-03-03 08:33
The art of not being in the spotlight, and instead following the way of humbleness.                 Read More
2023-03-03 08:31
Follow the link below to watch,Gabriel and Olivia's adventure on the stairs               Related StoriesCorrection… Read More
Sacha’s Latest
2023-03-01 22:40
Sacha posted on his Instagram his latest adventure filming. Mother to son,  »Please tell me you were safe?” Son to Mother, “Absolutely not.” Mother resp… Read More
Chocolate Pear Brownie
2023-02-27 22:53
  Chocolate Pear Brownie, or in French- Gateau au chocolat a la Poire (Of course I made that up, and my French is not to be taken seriously. Though I did write gateau, chocolat and p… Read More
In Search Of Beauty
2023-02-26 22:12
  Driving along the twisty roads of southern Italy, we searched for antique shops, secondhand stores, and anything that we could find to renovate the apartment. The challenge was not… Read More
Italy Renovation
2023-02-26 06:25
Little by little, we did it  ...  well most of it.  Mental jogging even when I was sleeping my mind was checking boxes as to what had to be done before I left. Paint colo… Read More
2023-02-26 05:00
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The Beauty We Stumbled Upon
2023-02-24 20:25
      We searched the Italian countryside for pieces to furnish my friend’s pied-à-terre. It wasn’t as easy as being in France. We managed to find a f… Read More
Bugnes During Lent
2023-02-22 22:55
Grabbing the plastic bag I had prepared the night before, I left early in the morning for my friend Annie's house. (Annie is my friend who is 89, though she says she is 90 because she is c… Read More

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