For a Frenchman living in the middle of nowhere, I am always struck by the natural beauty of “Ouisconsin”. The French explorers came in the 1600’s by what is now Green Bay and home of the Green Bay packers. Gentle rolling hills and gentle roads up and down through a myriad of woods and farmers [...]
The little girl stood in front of the bike shop window, her eyes wide at the sight of the pink and purple cruiser with streamers flowing from its handlebars.
Her father came up behind her, tousled her hair.
She looked up at him, a wordless question hanging between them.
He glanced at the price tag, but already knew. [...]
As a child, I always looked up to my parents as my only source of inspiration and love. I can still remember how I loved to personify my father’s strength of character and wisdom in dealing with the elderly in our small community; they looked up to him as the epitome of stoic will, determination [...]
My husband and I decided on our last visit to Hot Springs (see my story called “My Village”) that we were going to move back from Washington after 3 years away. As soon as we got home we notified our landlord, and my husband worked out a contracting deal with his company so he could [...]
We are looking for stories to tell our children on Christmas eve. Tell us a story of charity and selflessness. Tell us a story of long suffering and perseverance that made the world a better place. Tell us a story of tolerance, respect and love.
“There isn’t enough money for Christmas.” My Mother made that declaration when I was about 8 years old. As a young single parent my Mother had done a remarkable job supporting the two of us. But that year was exceptionally trying because she was attending school while slowly building her clientele as a nail technician [...]
In the spirit of Christmas, my unusual mind has come up with a way to bring about “Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men,” by doing almost nothing differently than we’re doing now. How did I find such enlightenment, you ask? Well, it all started one dark and snowy night (call it Thursday) as I [...]
While drinking a glas of Burgundy crémant- I opened this bottle when Michel was here- I still see his curious, smiling face when I picked him up 13.45 pm at the gare of Nevers last Tuesday. So on the way back to St. Benin d’Azy, the small village where I live with my family, we [...]
“Come on, baby, we have to get some toys for your class treasure chest,” I said to my daughter as we rushed into the dollar store. I was agitated from receiving another note from the school asking for something. I was already on a thin tight budget and wondering how I was going to buy [...]
“Come on, baby, we have to get some toys for your class treasure chest,” I said to my daughter as we rushed into the dollar store. I was agitated from receiving another note from the school asking for something. I was already on a thin tight budget and wondering how I was going to buy [...]
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