I went on a church retreat in Normandy this weekend and it was good. It dredged up … feelings. In response to these feelings, a friend of mine recommended a book called Jesus + Nothing = Everything. Have any of you read it? The crux of the matter is that God doesn’t love you more when you do more for him…. Read More
Archives for October 2014
Montmartre & Sacre Coeur
Montmartre is located in the 18th arrondissement, and you will (probably) recognise three of its landmarks. The Moulin Rouge the café where Amélie Poulain worked, and the Sacre Coeur. The first two sites are right next to each other as you come out of Metro Blanche. The Moulin Rouge is across the street, and the café is on the street… Read More
The Viscount – Chapter Eleven
THE VISCOUNT of MAISONS LAFFITTE CHAPTER ELEVEN You could hear the throngs of people through the wall of beige canvas tents that lined the grounds. Thomas ran ahead to where the opening was, and then turned back to smile at his mom, beckoning. Then he was gone. “Thomas, wait!” But it was half-hearted. She was already letting the bright festivity of… Read More
Duck à l’Orange
Duck is canard in French, and when you buy it in the store, it looks like this. In the States, duck is less common and is usually found in the freezer section of the grocery store – and it’s usually whole. Still, I thought it was time for a lesson in preparing duck, because once you open the package, you can… Read More
Vlog #4 Pronouncing French Tourist Sites
Hi everyone! I’m back with another Vlog where I give you the history and pronunciation of a few tourist sites. In it, I’ve covered: La Notre Dame – the gothic cathedral on l’Ile de la Cité, and I talked about the famous ice cream shop, Berthillon, located nearby. Le Pont Neuf – the oldest bridge in Paris, though the name translates to… Read More
Chapter Ten and Family Photos
THE VISCOUNT OF MAISONS LAFFITTE CHAPTER TEN It was cold enough without the wind, but a freezing gale whipped the leaves into a frenzy, causing Camille to hunch down further into his coat. There was very little sun for a mid-morning – making the atmosphere even more bleak, and the community service he was obliged to do even less pleasurable. Thank you… Read More