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My Mother’s Story
It’s my mother’s 7th birthday. She goes off to school happily to share the excitement of the day. But jealousy rears its ugly head and a little boy says, “In any case, you’re adopted”. When she gets home from school, … Continue reading
My Piano Finds a New Home
When I was a child I loved singing but unfortunately I was constantly told that I was singing out of key or that I was tone deaf. I had no idea what that meant of course and still sang along … Continue reading
A Therapeutic Ride along the Marne
It’s Black Cat’s last day in Paris before she goes to New York to look for a job. I’m delighted for her, of course, because she’s following her dream, just as I did 38 years ago, but I am very … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Family, Restaurants
Tagged cycling, La Pergola Gournay sur Marne, Marne
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Christmas is Over Already
Black Cat left for New York today with the Flying Dutchman for Christmas and New Year, so we celebrated Christmas early his year, on Saturday evening, as both Relationnel’s sons were free as well. Leonardo, of course, was asleep in … Continue reading
A Unique War Memorial, a Bush Picnic and a Winery near Armidale
On the day of our family picnic to Dangars Falls near Armidale, we stopped on the way at a unique war memorial which was presented to us by Graeme, the historian in our party. The Dangarsleigh War Memorial is unique … Continue reading
Posted in Australia, Family, History, Wine
Tagged Dangars Falls, Dangarsleigh War Memorial, Petersons Wineries
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The Big Kneipp Family Reunion in Australia
When we were in Australia 3 years ago, I took Jean Michel on a pilgrimage to the sheep country where my father was born – Bonshaw, near Glen Innes and Tenterfield in northwestern New South Wales. The Kneipp family originally … Continue reading
Mother’s Day in Galerie Vivienne
Black Cat and I decided to celebrate Mother’s Day a bit early this year because on the real day – 3rd June – she’ll be in Delft and I’ll be in Blois. Last year, Leonardo was with us as well … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Paris, Restaurants, Wine
Tagged A Priori Thé, Bistrot Vivienne, La Marelle Bistrot Vivienne
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Cleaners I Have Known
I love my cleaning lady! We joke together that the only time I’m not so happy with her is when her holidays don’t coincide with mine (dammit, she goes away most of August) or when she stays home to look … Continue reading
Sewing Machines I Have Known
Last Sunday when we were on another dépôt-vente excursion, I came across two Singer treadle sewing machines, one of which seemed in very good condition and a bargain at 40 euros. A nostalgia trip of course. My first sewing machine … Continue reading
No Oysters on Sunday
I think our cold snap this year has even reached the news in Australia. February is always the coldest month in Paris and we usually have a couple of snow falls during the winter but the temperatures rarely go below … Continue reading
