Now that I live in the countryside, I am constantly in my car.  I had become used to filling up my tank about once a month as I barely used it when I was living…

I attended a wedding this weekend, and inevitably the conversation turned to the upcoming French elections. The race is between Emmanuel Macron, who is pro-European and believes in globalization, versus Marine Le Pen…

It’s official! No more masks. We started this week on Monday, the 14th of March back to normal. When I ran out this morning to get a baguette in my sports clothes, I felt a bit naked…

I am officially going crazy. It has been 1.5 years in France and I have spent so much time doing paperwork. It just doesn’t end…

It is February 1st and it feels like Spring. For one week, at least, Provence has started to see more sunny days…

Like everywhere, Covid has returned with a vengeance. We have been testing non-stop…

When I arrived in Paris in 1992 my husband and I actually missed our appointment to pick up my Carte de Sejour (resident card). We were meant to be there the day before and somehow…

The protesters were everywhere. The streets were so packed that I could barely find my way through. I was late for an appointment, and I was rushing to get to…

We almost didn’t make it! The Netherlands went into lockdown one week before Christmas and we were afraid that they would decide to not let…

Right now in Aix-en-Provence, the lights are on and the markets are all set up for the festive season. We begin our walk at the Fontaine….