Category Archives: France

Today the wind was an incredible force.  I awoke to the shutter creaking an irregular song.  The clouds were low and dark, wrapping us in mist from the Mediterranean Sea.  There are names for these winds, Autan and Marin.  That … Continue reading →

Today unfolded at a luxurious pace.  Time to do laundry and catch up on e-mail.  All the windows were open, the doorway, too.  The kittens thought about visiting but preferred the woodpile.  You can see them playing on the right.  … Continue reading →

Today was the day!  The caves of Roquefort!   The origin of the cheese with that marvelous bite.  Seven producers, all in the village of Roquefort, are set above caves that penetrate into the rock.  Our tour was with Société.  Sorry, … Continue reading →

“Let go and let God,” was the advice given before I left for this adventure in France.  I came across it this morning as the coffeemaker dripped its last drops.  What does that mean—this letting go?  A subject for thought … Continue reading →

Two days ago, typing happily away on my computer, the battery icon turned yellow and the warning to recharge popped up on my screen.  No problem.  I was prepared for this and pulled out the plug adapter and current converter.  … Continue reading →