FRENCH WORD-A-DAY

Not to mention the fact that Lyon is an absolutely magnificent city! Please extend to Jackie my congratulations on her selection, as well as my recommendation that she get familiar with the area around the St. Paul catholic church and the train station.

Possibly > or > for ditto ?

Pléonasm in French and pleonasm in English ?

Hi Kristi,
Good luck to Jackie and she is not that far away so you can visit!
My daughter just took off for Thailand via Tokyo the other day and sent a photo of the cozy socks gave her for Christmas on her feet in her airplane seat!
Tell Jules thank you for her wisdom which I appreciate right now as Tara jets off to far away lands following her rock climbing dreams. It's hard not to worry though, isn't it?
Blessings!
Eileen

Thanks for the book suggestion. Downloaded to read on today’s flight!

Kristin, I love this window into your lives. Many of us have a "character" with whom to identify, who peaks our interest. Of course, when you pull back the curtain and let us look in, you all become your readers' family. But, because I am of un certain âge, I feel a softness for, and a special interest in, Jules. Women still in the midst of mothering identify with you, Kristin. And young women, especially those who are experimenting with their "wings," surely identify with Jackie. (And so on, even with the men!) Yet, I feel sure that all your readers have a fondness for all les Espinasses and that's why we enjoy reading your blog. You have the ability to "paint" pictures of your loved ones and beyond with honesty and clarity. What a gift! Thank you for sharing with us all these years.

I think Jackie will absolutely love Lyon! It has an incredible vibe, and there are so many wonderful things to see, do and eat.

Bravo, Jackie...shine on!!

Oh, European Collared Doves!! We do see them here from time to time in the Spring.

I think Jackie is going through the Explorer phase of life. She'll find her place or maybe she'll be like me a bit of an explore her whole life.

Bonne chance, Jackie!!

Bonne continuation, Jaquie! May the next steps be full of new discoveries about the world as well as yourself!

Best wishes for Jackie's success. She has an adventuresome and resilient spirit that will help her find place in the world for now and in the future. A loving family that supports her endeavors makes her transitions and explorations possible. Wishing you all well now and in the future.

Bonjour, Kristii et Bon chance, Jackie!
There is a fascinating silk museum in Lyon. It might be worthwhile to explore it together during one of your mother
and daughter reunions. Just a thought.

I'm with you and the other moms who commented about a daughter still working on what is really her thing. After studying hairdressing, my daughter has chosen to leave her apprenticeship and has gone back to working in childcare. The great part is that she seems so much happier--and that means she spends more time chatting with me--which I love. I think our hearts break for them when they run into the walls of circumstances or their own abilities or tolerances and have to figure out another direction to go even though this is so much a part of them finding their own way. Like a bird trapped inside the house--we long to to be able to direct them to the open door--but they truly do have to find it themselves. Those moments of a 50 euro note gift and the hugs along the way do help make it better!! And a loving home--always a safe place to land if things don't work out!

Bonne courage - tous les deux! Or maybe also: chacun de nous (certainly ive messed up the French in there)

I loved Lyon- and also have "Dirt" on my bookshelf!

Best wishes for a grand adventure! :)

I'm not sure what a pleonasm is, but an oxymoron juxtaposes two things that are seemingly opposite. examples include “small crowd” (since “crowd connotes a large number of people) also, “Jumbo shrimp” Shrimp are known for being smalll; the word has come to mean “small” in slang usage.

Interesting cultural/linguistic observation—in English, brown noise is called white noise 🤔. Fascinating.

This post shows how much we should value our elders who have wisdom gained from time and experience. Their wisdom is not the same as parental wisdom because they have lived just that bit longer! To have all three generations together is a true blessing since the excitement of youth keeps the elders young and each generation can learn from the other.
How eciting to be young and have so many new experiences ahead of you - Jackie, Je vous souhaite un plein succès dans vos entreprises futures!

Idem for ditto; the words did not appear when I put them between a try at French quote brackets.

One day later, I can totally agree with what James Brown said about this book. In a sense, it is a travel journal of a great time searching to learn French cooking. Having lived in France until recently, I've loved the parts on the interactions with French bureaucracy.

How well I know the joy and sorrow of letting children spread their wings and leave le nid familiale. Jules words are spot on! My children have been on their own for many years now, but still, nothing makes me happier when all the chicks (and grand chicks) are back in the nid, together for a time. Bon courage!

Your sharing has touched my heat and my memories. The very best to Jackie - I know she will do well, and you will have many fine times with each other when you visit each other! You are both so fortunate to have so much love and respect for each other!

Bon courage, Jackie! I know you'll make the most of this new journey. :)