Category Archives: American Expats in France

Big Changes Ahead

I am selling Le Coudeau. I had planned to stay in this house for a while and buy Theo out. But the divorce is not making any progress, due to the attorneys’ lack of ANY sense of urgency. I think … Continue reading

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Slice of Spring

A Light Exists in Spring A Light exists in SpringNot present on the YearAt any other period –When March is scarcely here A Color stands abroadOn Solitary FieldsThat Science cannot overtakeBut Human Nature feels. It waits upon the Lawn,It shows … Continue reading

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Another Day in Paradise

My jeans that I wore yesterday were not dirty, so decided to wear them again today, because I knew I planned to do a little planting in the garden. So the jeans are already a size too big. And I’ve … Continue reading

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2023 Bring it on!

Donning her Coq Hardi hat left from France’s hope of taking the World Cup, Juliette showed up at my New Year’s party making a fool of herself! Had a wonderful beginning to what I’m confident will be one of the … Continue reading

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End of an Era

As the end of the year approaches, I want to share some news with you and let you know how the blog is changing. Many of you already know that Theo and I are separated and have decided that our … Continue reading

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Bittersweet Freedom

After months of agonizing over the dogs, we decided to rehome them here in Spain. I’m glad to announce that we have successfully found fantastic forever homes for both of our furry ones. Gaston has gone to a life on … Continue reading

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Mission Accomplished

I bought this handmade Indian patchwork blanket a zillion years ago at an estate sale in California, because I thought it was stunning. Fast forward 15-20 years— it came to France from the US because I never found a use … Continue reading

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The Tale of Two Dogs (Not even the tip of the iceberg!)

It’s been brought to my attention that I’ve neglected to announce that we got a second dog. Last August! Our Gaston was being such a nuisance and needed SO much attention, that we thought a female playmate would be a … Continue reading

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Bulls and Napkins and Things

For the house here in Spain, I bought tons of lovely linen napkins to use with all those scrumptious meals I dream of making… Now, they’ve all been used, washed and sit wrinkled on the ironing board. Remember, we bought … Continue reading

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Residency Renewal Madness

We had to postpone our exodus to Spain until December 15 because I had to appear at the Prefecture for the renewal of my Carte de Sejour (my residency card). I waited until the two month period prior to expiration … Continue reading

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