It's been difficult for me to write regularly since I was pregnant with my second child. I've missed writing and have been dreaming of starting back up again, only to face new challenges. Last year was rough, and I'll update you on that on another post. Short summary : moved to Normandy, my body said NO to Normandy (severe allergies and asthma), so we are back in Provence. … [Read more...]

I'm not one to write about these types of topics, but this recent event has really touched me. You can't help but to see constant updates on the news. What happened at Charlie Hebdo was a horrific act against the freedom of speech. My heart goes out to the family and friends of the victims. Last month Prime Minister Manuel Valls warned that France was facing an … [Read more...]

Right before the holidays, we decided to bring home a little Australian shepherd puppy. He's cute, right? The photo above was taken right before we took him home from the breeder. If you are familiar with the weather in Normandy during winter, you know that most days are gray, rainy and bone chillingly cold. We always keep a large stack of firewood right next to our poele … [Read more...]

Several years ago, my husband and I began a tradition of cooking a large seafood dinner and toasting the new years with a bottle (or two!) of champagne. Last year, we spent New Year's Eve in Florida with my family, so we had a break from our little tradition. Today he is going shopping for our big night. Unfortunately, I'm stuck on the sofa with a hurt back. Nearly a month … [Read more...]