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My California Friend Was Wrong. French Village Life Is Not Boring
My California Friend Was Wrong. French Village Life Is Not Boring
Well, let me clarify. . .
Janice Macdonald
Feb 21, 2023
Did My Decision To Move To France At 68 Demonstrate A Lack Of Common Sense?
Did My Decision To Move To France At 68 Demonstrate A Lack Of Common Sense?
Perhaps. I knew no one & barely spoke the language
Janice Macdonald
Feb 20, 2023
I Live in Two Foreign Countries, Life is Good in One of Them. . .
I Live in Two Foreign Countries, Life is Good in One of Them. . .
The other one is a little more challenging
Janice Macdonald
Feb 16, 2023
My Food Fantasies Are Less Than Two Weeks From Becoming Reality
My Food Fantasies Are Less Than Two Weeks From Becoming Reality
And I keep adding to the list
Janice Macdonald
Feb 15, 2023
Why Do We Believe The Grass Is Always Greener Somewhere Else?
Why Do We Believe The Grass Is Always Greener Somewhere Else?
Or why do I think this house is the key to happiness?
Janice Macdonald
Feb 13, 2023
Natural Drift Says A Lot About How We Make Major Decisions
Natural Drift Says A Lot About How We Make Major Decisions
I’d never heard of it until today
Janice Macdonald
Feb 8, 2023
Nigella’s Recipe For Lasagna Of Love Was Long & Involved. Was It Worth The Effort?
Nigella’s Recipe For Lasagna Of Love Was Long & Involved. Was It Worth The Effort?
Umm . . .
Janice Macdonald
Feb 7, 2023
Words Can Bring Us Together, Tear Us Apart & Sometimes Leave Us Feeling All Alone
Words Can Bring Us Together, Tear Us Apart & Sometimes Leave Us Feeling All Alone
No matter what the language
Janice Macdonald
Feb 4, 2023
At 78, Would I Still Take The Risks I Took Ten Years Ago?
At 78, Would I Still Take The Risks I Took Ten Years Ago?
Nearly ten years after moving to France, I’m not sure how to answer that question
Janice Macdonald
Feb 3, 2023
It Was The Question I Hated Most, The One I Was Never Able To Avoid
It Was The Question I Hated Most, The One I Was Never Able To Avoid
Are you still writing that book?
Janice Macdonald
Feb 1, 2023
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