Music Monday: San Francisco
An actual blue house in San Francisco inspired French singer-songwriter, Maxime Le Forestier to write this song (1972) Continue reading Music Monday: San Francisco
Wednesday Postcard: Calistoga, California
This week’s carte postale features the Castello di Amorosa, a winery built to look like a 13th century Tuscan castle. It’s located in the Napa Valley town of Calistoga, California Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Calistoga, California
Book Review: “Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back”
This is my review of Alicia Cook’s latest collection of poetry, “Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back” Continue reading Book Review: “Sorry I Haven’t Texted You Back”
Music Monday: Tous les garçons et les filles
This song was recorded in 1962 by the popular French singer, Françoise Hardy Continue reading Music Monday: Tous les garçons et les filles
Wednesday Postcard: Evian-les-Bains, France
This week’s carte postale comes from Évian-les-Bains, a spa town located on the shores of Lake Geneva Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Evian-les-Bains, France
Why You Shouldn’t Cancel Netflix over Cuties (Mignonnes)
I thought Maïmouna Doucouré’s Cuties was a good film! It wasn’t all suggestive dance moves (“twerking”). There were other things in the film that concerned me, though Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Cancel Netflix over Cuties (Mignonnes)
Music Monday: Où est ma tête?
A song by American musical group, Pink Martini (2009) Continue reading Music Monday: Où est ma tête?
Free Upcoming Virtual Events You Won’t Want to Miss
[This is not a sponsored post] Are you learning a new language? Are you on WordPress? Want to enjoy a French language/cultural experience from the comfort of home? Check out these FREE upcoming virtual events and experiences Continue reading Free Upcoming Virtual Events You Won’t Want to Miss
Wednesday Postcard: Arcachon, France
This week’s carte postale comes from Arcachon, a seaside resort in the Gironde department in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region in southwestern France Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Arcachon, France
Music Monday: Mademoiselle de Paris
The legendary French singer, Jacqueline François recorded this song in 1948 Continue reading Music Monday: Mademoiselle de Paris
Donut Petit in Alameda, California
Donut Petit is a cute little bakery located in Alameda, the island city about 10 miles/ 16 km east of San Francisco, California 🍩 Continue reading Donut Petit in Alameda, California
Wednesday Postcard: Lisieux, France
This week’s carte postale features the Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse, located in the commune of Lisieux in northwestern France Continue reading Wednesday Postcard: Lisieux, France
Music Monday: J’ai perdu le nord
A French interpretation of the song, “Lost in the Woods” from the animated Disney film, Frozen 2/La Reine des Neiges 2 performed by Donald Reignoux (2019) Continue reading Music Monday: J’ai perdu le nord
Orange Haze Over the San Francisco Bay Area
I took this picture today, September 9, 2020 #nofilter Continue reading Orange Haze Over the San Francisco Bay Area
