We got to know a family pretty well, who came to France for three years while he was working in Paris. They had three kids, came from a sister church in a different country, and didn't speak a word of French. Since we're an anglophone family, we invited them for Christmas dinner right after they ... read more
Le Conservatoire
One thing I love about our tiny little town is that it has a tiny little conservatory, with national standards for excelling in the Arts. There are year-end exams in every study that either allow the children to move forward or force them to stay back. It's a good thing I like it because we spend ... read more
Forges-les-Eaux
If you're not a big fan of casinos, there's honestly not a whole lot to see in Forges-les-Eaux. (If you are a big fan of casinos, this city is ranked one of the top 15 in France). However, as with most places in Europe, the area is imbued with history. Forges-les-Eaux was called "De Forgis" in the ... read more
Tartiflette
Isn't that a cute name for a recipe? Tartiflette? It's based on the provincial potato gratin that's made with Swiss cheese, but it was modified in the 1980s in an effort to promote the Reblochon cheese. It comes from the Haute Savoie region - the Alps - and is now standard fare throughout France. ... read more
Veiled
Alright, I'm a Bible geek. I admit it. I had fully intended to focus my faith posts on moral codes and stuff like that, which are relatable on a universal level; instead I find myself being drawn towards sharing the less obvious stuff - the symbolism and significance that I find in the ... read more
Sunshine After the Storm
I am back after one week, as promised, but because there are so many things going on in my head I don't know where to start, or because there is only one thing that is important enough to say today, I will say only this: The book I am honored to participate in, the one spear-headed by ... read more
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