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I'm loving…
++ that somehow, despite inheriting my mother’s black thumb, I’ve managed to keep this orchid that The Husband bought me alive and thriving. ++ that it’s finally warm enough to keep the windows open again. Oh hello fresh air and sunshine, It’s so nice to welcome you into my home (and just in the nick…
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And Starring as Florence Nightingale
{before sunrise} I’m pretty much in a state of suspended animation over here. See, that’s what happens when The Husband gets sick. All else stops. I wanted to write all about Honey B’s big birthday surprise last weekend, but no, I can’t. I can’t think about anything other than The Husband and his flu. It’s…
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France vs. U.S.A.
Since I’ve run down all the ways I think the U. S. of A. kicks the croissants out of France, it’s only fair that we turn the tables with my list of Ten Things I Like Better About France. Let’s do this. {a smidgen of the selection} 1. Wine (you aren’t really surprised by this one…
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U.S.A. vs. France
When I saw Megan at Suitcase and Stilettos post a list of things she prefers about life in the U.S. compared to Norway, I thought, huh, that’s a good idea, and then when my friend Rachel at Rachel’s Rantings in Rio de Janeiro, also did it, I was like, well if the other expats are doing…
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Oh, is it Valentine's Day?
I’m a little grouchy. Today is not Valentine’s Day in my house. The Husband is working late tonight so we’ve postponed Valentine’s Day to Friday, which I actually like, because Friday beats the crumpets out of Tuesday hands down, but still, it’s all a little blah over here. And, I wanted to write a post…
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the debacle
Here’s the thing… I like to stretch out my birthday for as long as possible (you’re totally surprised by this, aren’t you?), and this year, the bajiggityness of living in Le Petit Village made this very easy for me. You know how my actual birthday was last Saturday? Well my original celebration plans went like…
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Merci RoRo
Not only is February my most wonderful time of the year, what with my birthday and Valentines day and all, but it is also when The Six Nations kicks off. And, it always begins on my birthday weekend (and fyi… the Superbowl is always that weekend too… it’s very sporty my birthday). This year it started…
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le mistral… prepare to meet your match
Don’t be fooled by this beautiful winter wonderland… it comes with a price… an icy, biting price. Yesterday morning I awoke to -17 ºC. Think about that for a second… -17 ºC (that’s 1ºF in American), there is no proper way to explain -17 ºC other than to say, it’s freaking freezing. 17 below freezing to be exact. While Le…
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the birthday lowdown
After the whole frozen pipes debacle, I unwrapped my presents.. a Kindle from The Husband and Fifty, and from my mother; The Complete Works of Jane Austen in hardcover. There’s something funny about receiving a kindle and a book that weighs five pounds on the same day. Alas, I love them both as well as…
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it's the most wonderful day of the year
{source} Do you know what day it is? I’ll give you a hint… it’s the most wonderful day of the year… you may also know it as International Day of Awesomeness. Yes, it’s my birthday (see, I told you it was the most wonderful day of the year – and I may be feeling a…
It's Me, Sara Louise 