Yes, this entry is long overdue but at least I have the excuse that I’ve been hard at work. Picking up where Will left off, we had a quiet Friday ... Read more
It’s been far too long since our last entry and for that I apologise. Apart from Cyril’s visit, there’s not been tons to report. Mainly, we’ve both been working; Will ... Read more
You’ll be pleased to learn that the pecan squares came out nicely, as did the cherry-chocolate brownies. One of the things I still miss from the States is pecan pie ... Read more
Will informed me today that he is on strike with regards to writing blog posts so I’m afraid you’re stuck with my ramblings for another week. My mom arrived on ... Read more
Many years ago, shortly after I arrived in London, I was having a drink with Mary Carol and Abby along with a friend of Abby’s who was visiting from the ... Read more
Today’s title is in reference to our housewarming party which was last night. In France, having a housewarming is called “pendaison de Cremaillere”, literally “hanging a chimney hook” and is ... Read more
I want to preface this entry with an apology to Mum and Dad. It was their anniversary on the 21st of May (the alleged day of the rapture, according to ... Read more
It’s 8:15 am and I’m sitting on a very uncomfortable bench in St Pardoux while Will does his driving lesson. The teacher is going on holiday starting tomorrow so this ... Read more
My aunt Mimi arrived on Friday. When we were young, she was called Tante Mimi since she was too young to be anyone’s aunt when my older brother Ben was ... Read more
Bonjour à tous. Yep, we are connected again: both landline (+33 5 53 56 99 70) and internet operational again. It shouldn’t surprise anyone that it hasn’t gone smoothly and ... Read more