Lost in Provence

Fête du Melon

2008-07-17T20:36:47Z

Our internet service is up and running, and just in time for me to tell you about last week's excursion to Cavaillon for the annual melon festival. For those of you imagining this event has something to do with France's policy regarding toplessn...

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Letter to a Nation

2008-07-05T12:45:46Z

Dear France, Listen, we have to talk. I think that we both know that lately, things haven’t been going so well. Now, don’t freak out. We’re not breaking up or anything. I still love your gourmet cooking, your affordable but delicious wines, yo...

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Hõla from Spain!

2008-06-08T16:04:21Z

Last Sunday, as we were recovering from a wonderful week spent in Spain with some of our favorite people in the world (Ed, Cindy, Daryl, Tom) I was reading the book that Ed lent me and came across this: "The things that we ought to care about in...

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Happy Anniversary!

2008-06-01T16:40:51Z

Happy anniversary to us! Tonight we raise a glass to six wonderful years of marriage and reminisce about our wedding day. Lots of people tell you that your wedding day will be the happiest day of your life. But as great as that day was, even the...

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Five Days in Paris

2008-05-22T12:45:30Z

How many days would you have to spend in Paris before you were really ready to go home? It's more than five, I'll tell you that. Especially when you're the guest of your loving and generous parents, who are putting you up at the gloriously posh ...

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Coming Attractions: Lac de St. Croix

2008-05-12T14:59:05Z

Wow. I'm really behind, aren't I? I haven't even posted a coming attraction in over a month! And I'm afraid this post isn't going to make up for it much, at least in terms of length and detail. But I did want to let you know about Lac de St. Cro...

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Coming Attractions: Isle-Sur-La-Sorgue

2008-03-31T13:53:09Z

Attention all shoppers! Do you love the smell of commerce in the morning? Can you shop and never drop? If so, a visit to Isle-Sur-La-Sorgue is for you. This little village, just 45 minutes from our house is comprised almost entirely of (pause f...

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Asparagus but Were Afraid to Ask

2008-03-11T10:36:29Z

I've been in a bit of a slump, writing-wise, lately. So after more afternoons of fruitless web surfing and vacant staring out the window than I care to count, I decided to consult an expert for some inspiration. My friend and neighbor, Jan, is ...

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Coming Attractions: Rustrel and Roussillon

2008-03-07T07:16:22Z

This year's guest list is shaping up into quite the all-star roster. Johann and I are looking forward to seeing every single one of you! And uniquely this year, many of you (Erin, Francesco, Leah, Reynald, Daryl, Scott, Nozomi, Kelli) have never...

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The Sea Urchin Festival

2008-02-20T11:45:05Z

I'm counting on you not remembering the little something that I posted about this festival two years ago. Oops. If you had forgotten, I guess I just reminded you. Anyway, this is admittedly a re-run, but I should amend my earlier critique of the...

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