To "train the dog" is “dresser (dress-ay) le chien” in French. And it's a long, long (unlooked-for) process to have a nice obedient dog that is dressé. You have this cuteness and this. And then you have this. Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you have a puppy. I was optimistic that ... read more
The Crèche Santons
The crèche Santons from Provence is famous in France. Crèche means “Nativity Scene,” and it's also the word used for "daycare." Before attending Maternelle, Petit Prince used to go to crèche. It's pronounced cresh. The notion of the crèche started with St Francis in the early 13th century in ... read more
Winter Light
As I was writing my last post on feeling Bereft, the morning light streamed into the living room, casting various articles within my view in an unearthly gleam - the wooden dinosaur on the shelf, the crumbs on the end of the table, the glass on the shelving unit that stashed old tea cups. (Let me ... read more
Bereft
When I set out to post something this morning, I found that I've been a bit bereft of words lately. Or maybe not bereft of words – there are always words – maybe bereft of emotions, of tears for lives lost, of feelings of worth. And where there is no passion to breathe into them, words are empty and ... read more
A Christmas Carol
We had our church Christmas service this morning because we'll be meeting in house church for the next two Sundays, with half the church away for the holidays. We meet in a hotel so there's none of the solemn stained-glass windows or the midnight service on Christmas Eve with the ceremonial ... read more
Great Expectations
Are you all in a flutter to learn who won the box of chocolates (or glazed chestnuts)? Take a look here at the faithful friends who have commented on my wedding blooper photos (and truly made me laugh with your hilarious comments). Do you notice anything particular about your names? Every single ... read more
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