Tag: gratitude
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Florence I: Joy, Grace, Pleasure & Heart
When I arrived in Florence today there was almost a snafu with my luggage but I managed to get through it and make it to the shuttle stop with minimal fuss. At the pickup spot I met three Americans who were super cool and had just rounded up a trip in Paris prior to arriving…
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Douarnenez & Sainte-Marine
I accompanied Claire and her son on some errands and on our way back she made a detour to a cozy coastal town named Douarnenez. As we walked by the marina, Claire regaled me with a tale of how her daughter would mispronounce the town’s name as Doigt en nez (finger in nose) when she was…
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Love in a Cage
Following my weekend trip to Auray I arrived right on time for my afternoon class and this week’s lesson was on the holiday season. I’m starting to adjust to being in the classroom and I’m grateful that my students are all wonderful even though they sometimes do get frustrated when they don’t understand every word…