Category Archives: Family

My Mother’s Story

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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My Piano Finds a New Home

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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A Therapeutic Ride along the Marne

Posted on September 2, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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Christmas is Over Already

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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A Unique War Memorial, a Bush Picnic and a Winery near Armidale

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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The Big Kneipp Family Reunion in Australia

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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Mother’s Day in Galerie Vivienne

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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Cleaners I Have Known

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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Sewing Machines I Have Known

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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No Oysters on Sunday

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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