Ray and I are huge fans of Carnaval in Nice and have been for years. The spectacular parades, vibrant energy…
Read More
Eight Things I Like About Living in a Small French Village
There are many things I (we) like about living in France, especially in a ‘smallish’ village, so it was difficult…
Read More
The Magic Green Card: Carte Vitale
Although it sounds like it could be a Medical Marijuana Card, the magic green card in France is the Carte…
Read More
The Benefits of Living in a 17th-Century Building
Are there benefits to living in a 17th-century building in France? Of course, there are, even though I tend to…
Read More
Take A Walk On the Wild Side—My Medieval Street
Take a walk on the wild side? In Molière’s Pézenas? Mais oui, especially in high season. During the summer/fall months,…
Read More
Our French Mantra—But We Live In France
November 6th marked the five-month anniversary of our arrival in France, AND I still pinch myself daily. Sometimes it’s from…
Read More
A Long-Stay Visa With a French Twist
After weeks of gathering the necessary documents to present to the VFS Center in Los Angeles (they handle French Visa…
Read More
A Woman is Entitled to Change Her Mind
We all know that a woman is entitled to change her mind. Quite frequently if she’s a Gemini. And, when…
Read More
Sometimes, You Know When It’s Right
Sometimes, you know when it’s right. On the drive from Leon airport to San Miguel de Allende, I knew San…
Read More