FRENCH WORD-A-DAY

I am 76 and live alone as does my sister. We check on each other a couple of times a day. I have also started calling a friend a day. Some i used to see often, others not and some far away. It is nice to hear a voice and easily put a face to it rather than an e-mail, even a note (which I have also been doing). Hearing the voice somehow put less time you have been apart. In these times, being positive, being kind, remembering and helping others is the key staying well (and sane ;-)

Thank you,
Love and Well-being to Everyone,
Laurence from California

Oh my gosh! What a sweet picture of Smokey with his loving expression...
You are so right, Kristi. Everyone, no matter the age, needs someone in their lives to check on them. Hope your guest is doing well and that she heals quickly!

Bonjour Kristi,
As a new subscriber I am loving your posts! Perfect combination of French and English for me as my French has become rather rusty from non-use (a trip to France is in order when the Rona get's under control!). Merci beaucoup et Prenez soin de vous!

Dear Smokey - thanks for this recent photo. I live alone and really enjoy your posts and dream of visiting France again - when the thing is under control. Staying in touch with family and friends over the phone and internet. But I really like to hear the persons voice rather than a text etc. thanks for keeping this up - you are a brightness in a rather dull time. Prenez soin de vous, Nancy

Our dear Kristi,
What a kind and loving friend you are!
Not to even mention the most wonderful of examples!
How blessed we are to have you in our lives!
Your message today absolutely reinforces what we should be--and hopefully are-- doing:checking up on our loved ones and letting them know how precious they are to us.And to keep on doing that even after this crisis has ended.Something most worthwhile to remember.
Sweet Smokey looks beautiful!This is because of your love and wonderful care!!
Hugs to him!
Hugs to you!!
And blessings always to all of you.
Love
Natalia. Xo

Love this picture of Smokey. He’s so sweet. Hope all is well with the rest of your family. I agree with the reader who mentioned the columns are a good mix of French and English. They really are, and it’s getting much easier/faster to translate. Take care and stay safe.Thank you, Robbie Lane

Me too. Where is his tongue?

I fully and wholeheartedly echo Natalie's sentiment. I hope the everlasting fallout from our current situation is that we will continue to check on each other, let's up the neighborly meter. Kristin has set a fine example, but if even not to that extent, a phone call or short visit to someone who needs it (we all do) will breathe new life into their world. And yes, Kristi, we are so blessed to have you in our world. Sending lots of love and air hugs your way. N.Carolina, USA

Hope your guest is recovering quickly. My niece fell last night and broke her neck & split her head open. We need to take good care of each other in these trying times. The picture of Smokey really made me smile.

There are extraordinary Good Samaritans in France. I experienced it first hand. After falling in the middle of a busy road, a stranger came and helped me up, and offered her body to lean on to get me to a shop keeper who called me a taxi. From then on, many pharmacists helped bandage my knee personally when I went to buy supplies for my injury! I could not believe it. I tell this story to everyone who says just one critical word about the French. Kristi, you are one of those angels.

Thank you for your words and thoughts they are indeed rays of sunshine in these dark days. As one struggling with vous and tu, not to mention te and toi, could you parenthetically add the tu form of your vous phrases? Would it be prends soin de toi? In any event, thank you again!