There are many things I (we) like about living in France, especially in a 'smallish' village, so it was difficult to narrow it down to a handful or … [Read more...] about Eight Things I Like About Living in a Small French Village
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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 Vitale. Ray and I are now card-carrying … [Read more...] about The Magic Green Card: Carte Vitale
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 ignore them from time to time. Let's … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Living in a 17th-Century Building
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, the city seems to get by on a … [Read more...] about Take A Walk On the Wild Side—My Medieval Street
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 the indescribable joy … [Read more...] about Our French Mantra—But We Live In France
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 applications for AZ), the final … [Read more...] about A Long-Stay Visa With a French Twist
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 she comes back from France with bronchitis, … [Read more...] about A Woman is Entitled to Change Her Mind
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 Miguel would suit us. I was right. As we … [Read more...] about Sometimes, You Know When It’s Right
You Know It’s Hot When—The Tenth Anniversary
Well, it's that time of year...you know it's hot! To give you a little background on my annual post, I started the series 'You know it's hot … [Read more...] about You Know It’s Hot When—The Tenth Anniversary