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It all adds up
After I returned from my year abroad during my senior year of high school, I went straight to college. I had everything planned out; I was going to be a French teacher, graduate from a 4 year college and share…
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Happy October!
I had a thought last night while trying to fall asleep; which sometimes can be dangerous, I know. But I’m having writer’s block and can’t pin down an idea and percolate on it. So I’ve created a challenge for myself…
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Update: Yard Sale
I had a yard sale this past weekend. A first for me. When I was younger, the Home Owners Association (HOA) of my Grandmother’s development would hold a community garage sale every year. I remember we’d load up the family…
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Père Lachaise Cemetery
Père Lachaise is the largest cemetery inside the city limits of Paris, specifically located in the 20th arrondissement. Here, there are quite a few famous people buried amongst the 43 hectares (106 acres) of land. Chopin, Edith Piaf, Jim Morrison,…
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Weekend Getaway: Dieppe
My boyfriend asked a friend to see if their apartment was available for a little weekend getaway in Dieppe, a town on the English Channel. We were looking to do a mini weekend away fro, the hustle and bustle of…
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Weekend Getaway: Maintenon
This is Madame de Maintenon. Also known as Françoise d’Aubigné and Madame Scarron. Françoise was born to a Huguenot father while he was serving time in prison. It was because her father’s family and the circles they associated with that…
