Dessert as Art

Poached pear beautifully presented.

Taking the First Bite

Pastry is buttery.

Chocolates and Rasberries

Presented in a cream sweet sauce.

A Rich Point of View

Blueberries are the final touch.

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Eating My Greens

A typical Saturday lunch at home.

Colors, Textures and Flavors

The presentation makes the food taste better.

Salad Appeals to the Eye

Even for someone who doesn't like salad, this would be hard to resist.

The Joy of Sewing

It's right up there with the joy of cooking.

So Much Wine!

And so little time.

Finding Our Way to Our Table

Ability to read French helps us find the table for Expresso's birthday party.

Restaurant for Expresso's Birthday Party

Could this look any more French?

Dinner at Home

Mac and cheese with ham is a staple.

Saturday Lunch

A big Saturday lunch is one of our family traditions along with a big Sunday lunch.

Walking Spot on the Mediterranean

Spot's gotten brave enough to get into the water.

Birthday Group

Anticipating yet another fine meal.

Attenderella's Parents

The nurse and the wizard celebrate Expresso's birthday in Montpellier.

Turkey on Thanksgiving

The special order turkey was special indeed!

Success in Replication

The Thanksgiving food looked exactly as I wanted when I began planning themeal.

Christmas Is Coming

Thanksgiving fare

Thanksgiving French Style

I managed to find and fix the trimmings for the family.

Pumpkin Pie-Sort of

I couldn't find canned pumpkin so I made from scratch.

Stuffing the French Bird

The stuffing was a bit thin but it thickened up.

Another Life After Wine

Ground up corks will be used for insulation, boards and tiles.

He Isn't A Cat

Someone should tell him.

My Best Friend

Whenever I'm sick, he keeps me company.

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Ferris Wheel Ride

I'm not scared.

He's Not Happy

But he let us bury him in the soft sand of the Atlantic in the Bordeaux region.

What a Cake!

Too beautiful to eat on my 80th.

Stonework in the Round

How long has the stone work lasted? How many people have walked through here?

A Little Sidestreet in Montpellier

How tempting to go down each one of these little sidestreets.

Puppet with Attitude

Hard to believe these puppets aren't real. Cat even meows.

Downtown in Montpellier

A river runs through Montpellier with parks adjacent. Green and lovely pretty much year-round.

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White Chocolate with Layers

My 80th birthday cake had several thin layers--all different, all delicious.

Greenery and Stone Walkways

The two capture my imagination. I want to go exploring.

Puppets Go For A Walk

They seem to have their own entourage.

Walking with a Friend

Where does the puppet end and the puppeteer begin?

The Old Woman

Her hands tell the story.

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A Simple Lunch

Ex[resso and I went nextdoor for lunch. What a treat!

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Beautiful Vegetarian Eating

Look how beautifully the vegetables are prepared.

Attenderella's Grandparents

At 90 and 94, they've never missed a meal.

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Expresso Must Be Winning

Cribbage on the deck of our apartment in Andorra.

Relaxing at the Pool

Andorra has to be the best city in the world for sports' enthusiasts. Here we take a break after a full day.

High in the Pyrannees

Spending the night in a cabin high in the Pyranees was extroardinary.

Cabin in the Pyranees

Fireplace, food, fellowship, fun--what's not to enjoy?

Sand Dunes near Biscarrosse

Who needs snow?

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How to Decide?

So many different and lovely wines to choose from.

Sand Sculptor Works Magic on Mediterranean

Toss a coin on his blanket if you enjoy what you see as you walk by.

Pink Sunset

At close of day, the sky turns pink and yellow on forested hills near Biscarrosse.

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Typical Lunch in Biscarrosse

We all pitched in and helped prepare the lunch meals.

Mediterranean at Sunset

Why are waves so mesmerizing?

Sunset Near Grand Motte

The sea is calm and waits for the last rays of the day.

A Moment in Time

A sweet moment is captured between two family members.

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