In my free time, I love to create - this includes painting, photography, crocheting, quilting, and making jewelry. This passion for the arts began when I was a child and encouraged by my mother. I begged to take any craft class I could find, and my bedroom was surrounded by my painted murals. With my background in the arts, I am more than happy to have Laurie Pike joins us … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2012
banc de parc : park benches
Today’s Word of the day is: banc de parc Definition: park bench Type: noun, masculine Example 1: Faites attention aux bancs de parc qui ne sont pas nettoyés régulièrement. / Beware of the park benches that are not cleaned regularly. Example 2: La plupart des villages ont des petits bancs de parc éparpillés. / Most small villages have park benches … [Read more...]
tabouret de bar : barstool
Today’s Word of the day is: tabouret de bar Definition: barstool Type: noun, masculine Example 1: Je pense que des tabourets sans dossiers ne sont pas confortables. / I think that barstools without backs are uncomfortable. Example 2: Notre maison n’a qu’un seul tabouret de bar. / Our house come with only one barstool. Subscribe to receive a new French … [Read more...]
livre électronique : e-reader
Today’s Word of the day is: livre électronique Definition: e-reader Type: noun, masculine Example 1: J’ai un livre électronique depuis trois ans et l'ai utilisé presque tous les jours. / I have had my e-reader for three years and have used it almost every day. Example 2: Vous devez avoir un livre électronique si vous aimez lire et prévoyez de beaucoup … [Read more...]
Lost in the Lavender Fields of Provence
At 5am each morning, I watch the sun rise over patchwork fields of wheat and lavender. The mix of gold and purple with the rolling hills as a backdrop is one of the best things about living in this quaint village. Over the past month, I procrastinated photographing the fields until I could no longer. We are leaving for vacation and when I return, all the fields will have been … [Read more...]