I have a faith post and a food post that I want to do, but there’s enough family news (and more) to make it a priority. Juliet got bangs. She’s quickly leaving the baby girl years and is heading into the murky waters of the pre-teen. Send chocolate. William is looking forward to finishing with maternal school and heading into… Read More
Archives for June 2014
Six Châteaux on the Loire: Chambord
Chambord is pronounced shahm-bore, and it’s probably the most prestigious château in the Loire Valley. It’s certainly the largest, boasting 440 rooms, 365 windows, 282 fireplaces, 83 staircases, as well as the many turrets and dormer windows. Chambord was seldom inhabited, and that’s probably because it’s simply not very habitable. There is a pretence at protection, but it is certainly not a… Read More
Summer Rice Salad
I tried rice salad for the first time when I came to France. I don’t think I realised such a thing existed, nor would I have considered it fit for a complete meal. But now . . . add a little cheese platter and a piece of fruit, and it’s a perfect meal for a summer day. It’s also perfect… Read More
My First Vlog Ever!
Alright, it’s not really a vlog – (for non-blogging friends, this means video log) – it’s an interview. Rod Jetton, author of Christian non-fiction book, Success Can Kill You, did a review of my book. And he liked it well enough to ask me for an interview, which was a huge encouragement for me. I never thought I would do a vlog… Read More