Category Archives: Visiting Dordogne

Participatory Democracy

Posted on November 25, 2018 by thecindy@mail.com

A couple of weeks ago, I started noticing the signature neon yellow safety vests (which are required in every car driven in France) stuffed on the dash in the front window of more and more vehicles every day. Wondered what … Continue reading →

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Brocantes, Bastides, and Besties

Posted on October 11, 2018 by thecindy@mail.com

Theo traveled to America the last two weeks of August to meet his newest baby granddaughter. And while he was gone, my best brocante buddy, Mary, came from America to get some concentrated, unadulterated, unfiltered, no-holds-barred girl time with lucky, … Continue reading →

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It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like…

Posted on December 2, 2017 by thecindy@mail.com

…Theo’s ready to move south, Baby, south!!! Had a light sprinkle of the white stuff last night. I think it’s absolutely beautiful, love the change in season, and know it will be gone by noon. Theo’s not so positive about … Continue reading →

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Le Tourmania

Posted on July 10, 2017 by thecindy@mail.com

The Tour de France is coming through our little Lalinde! The whole town is gearing up for about 15 minutes of excitement tomorrow afternoon! I took a little stroll around town this morning and tried to capture the mania. So … Continue reading →

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A New Addition to the Family

Posted on June 21, 2017 by thecindy@mail.com

Our family of automobiles, that is! I’m becoming truly French. Bought the quintessential French car, a Citroën Deux Chevaux, aka, 2CV, Deuche, The Ugly Duckling (Haessliches Entchen), Flying Dustbin, and dozens more. The 2CV is two-cylinder 425 cc (20+ hp!) front-wheel-drive car developed to … Continue reading →

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Wait, Where Did May Go?

Posted on June 4, 2017 by thecindy@mail.com

Enjoying our first Spring in the house. So excited to see what blooms emerge from the plants that have outlived the construction. We are simply enjoying our surroundings and our retirement. We were so happy to welcome two sets of visitors … Continue reading →

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A Little Weekday Outing

Posted on May 15, 2016 by thecindy@mail.com

While Theo is in the States for the next two weeks, my friends have been taking pity on me so that I won’t be too lonely!!! Heehee! This week, my friend Nathalie allowed me to ride shotgun on a short visit to see … Continue reading →

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Catching Up

Posted on April 28, 2016 by thecindy@mail.com

​Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve posted an update. Not much to report while the electrician was rewiring the house and the drywall was being installed. But we’re at the tail-end of that and it’s really resembling a house! … Continue reading →

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Bonne année

Posted on January 4, 2016 by thecindy@mail.com

Happiest new year’s wishes to everyone! We have thoroughly enjoyed welcoming in the new year of 2016 in France. We were graciously invited to a private NY Eve party and were greeted with flowing champagne. While we became acquainted and exchanged stories with … Continue reading →

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Joyeux Noël from the Beautiful Dordogne

Posted on December 25, 2015 by thecindy@mail.com

Sending best wishes to our friends across the globe!

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