If I were wise at all, which I clearly am not, I would stay away from the news altogether, because every reading offers up a new revelation which makes me incredulous – I simply cannot believe that people behave as they do, right out in public or in print, and are not locked up. ...
Mia Brooks-Frenchthrew everything she had into her marriage…until she walked in on her husband and his assistant. Now she’s shifted her focus to being the best mom possible to her sixteen-year-old daughter, her classroom of third graders, and her family’s struggling bookstore. Even Chri...
Jennifer Allis Provost writes books about faeries, orcs and elves. Zombies too. She grew up in the wilds of Western Massachusetts and had read every book in the local library by age twelve. (It was a small library). An early love of mythology and folklore led to her epic fantasy series...
So far in 2019 he’s put in some pretty solid training at races both in Provence and Algarve with a focus of building that form for the cobbles. Once touted as a Boonen/Museeuw hybrid, it is understandable that he has not lived up to that lofty billing but now coming into the stronge...
“Present” comes from French. A present is the thing presented or given. But from the 13th century, the two words were in use for the idea of something given to others without paying.However, they still have some differences in meaning and usage.“Gift” has more meanings. Gifts can be...
I would spend a lot of time rehearsing or giving lessons at home during the week, particularly in the wintertime. Frequently I would stare out my windows at the dreamy landscape – the wind blowing through the rows of poplar trees lined up along the water that would sometimes ice over when...
A. Great changes have occurred in the French way of Life. B. The new life style in France is facing serious criticism.C. France has been pushed in the forefront of the world economy.D. Frenchmen used to be lazy and only enjoy life conveniences. E Some people have it easy. When their...
It involves the use of nets, or “heads” as they are called, which consist of a wooden or metal stick with a net on the end. Hockey is a game based on this sport. The name “lacrosse” was named by the French settlers ,with “Crosse” meaning curved stick. Lacrosse played a mor...
Today’s guest:Kathryn McKenna, Children’s Marketing & Publicity Assistant for Simon and Schuster UK. Kathryn has a list of what to expect from S&S UK in 2010 and a most awesome and generous giveaway. Please give it up for Kat!
–“At the recent European Summit in Brussels, the heads of state and government did not make the call for ‘humanitarian pauses’ conditional on the release of the Israeli and foreign hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.” –“Thirty-five French citizens were murdered by Hamas on October 7, and...