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Author: Darlene

Bonjour from the San Francisco Bay Area! I'm Darlene, creator of this blog, where I write about everything I enjoy: books, chocolate, French-inspired things, music, postcards, and more.
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Wednesday Postcard: U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC

January 27, 2021January 27, 2021 Darlene

This week’s postcard features the inner dome and canopy over the Rotunda in the United States Capitol in Washington, DC Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC

French Language, Music2 Comments

Music Monday: Sympathique

January 25, 2021January 24, 2021 Darlene

Hitting pause on Music Monday for now. Enjoy this jazzy song by American musical group, Pink Martini (1997) and have a great week ahead Continue reading Music Monday: Sympathique

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Visiting Berlin: Berlin Wall

January 23, 2021January 23, 2021 Darlene

While I had seen remnants of the Berlin Wall before in a Washington, DC museum, nothing compares to seeing the Wall where it actually stood for nearly three decades (February 2020) Continue reading Visiting Berlin: Berlin Wall

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Music Monday: Hymne à l’amour

January 18, 2021January 18, 2021 Darlene

Recorded in 1950, this obsequious love song is one of Édith Piaf’s most popular chansons. However, my favorite version is performed by Christiane Brisseau Continue reading Music Monday: Hymne à l’amour

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Wednesday Postcard: NYE 2021 in San Francisco

January 13, 2021January 13, 2021 Darlene

Driving around San Francisco: Haight-Ashbury; the Cliff House restaurant; California’s largest German church, and more Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: NYE 2021 in San Francisco

Food & Drink, French-inspired2 Comments

Getting Creative with Cassoulet in California

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Darlene

Here’s my interpretation of cassoulet, the humble, but hearty meat and bean stew from southwest France Continue reading Getting Creative with Cassoulet in California

French Language, Music2 Comments

Music Monday: La Java bleue

January 4, 2021January 11, 2021 Darlene

This song was recorded by French singer, Fréhel, in 1938 Continue reading Music Monday: La Java bleue

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My Top 2 Wednesday Postcards of 2020

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 Darlene

These two postcards got much love this year 💕 Continue reading My Top 2 Wednesday Postcards of 2020

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Petit Pot: Organic French Pudding Made in California

December 28, 2020January 18, 2021 Darlene

[Sponsored post] Updated: January 18, 2021. Petit Pot, based in Emeryville, California, makes organic, dairy-free, gluten-free French-style desserts Continue reading Petit Pot: Organic French Pudding Made in California

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Music Monday: Bonne et heureuse année

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 Darlene

Les Enfantastiques, a children’s music group from France, recorded this song in 2009 Continue reading Music Monday: Bonne et heureuse année

French Language, Music, Postcards5 Comments

Music Postcard: “Ma Normandie”

December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 Darlene

This undated postcard features the lyrics to the song, “Ma Normandie” written by poet and composer, Frédéric Bérat (1801-1855) Continue reading Music Postcard: “Ma Normandie”

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Music Monday: Mon beau sapin (O Christmas Tree)

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Darlene

French singer and actor, Anaïs Delva performs this Christmas carol that’s based on the German song, “O Tannenbaum” (O Fir Tree) or “O Christmas Tree” in English🌲 Continue reading Music Monday: Mon beau sapin (O Christmas Tree)

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Wednesday Postcard: La Ferté-Bernard, France

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 Darlene

This week’s carte postale features the St. Julien Gate in La Ferté-Bernard, a commune in the Sarthe department in northwestern France Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: La Ferté-Bernard, France

French Language, Music6 Comments

Music Monday: Petite fleur

December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 Darlene

American jazz musician, Sidney Bechet wrote this instrumental in 1952. In 1959, French musician, Henri Salvador recorded the song with lyrics by Fernand Bonifay and Mario Bua Continue reading Music Monday: Petite fleur

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