10 Things I Miss About Arkansas1. Stores being open 24/7 so I can miss the rush and go out at 2 AM to buy groceries and go Christmas shopping 2. Cheetos – France has a peanut version and some decent cheese puff things but nothing like Cheetos puffs. 3. Cheap peanut butter!  There are walls [...]

15 Things I Love About WWOOFing!1. Free rent! 2. Being able to support organic farming and the little guy 3. Meeting new friends around the world 4. Eating grass fed beef, organic heritage apples, free range eggs, and fresh garden vegetables for free 5. Knowing I have a place to stay in an emergency 6. [...]

Where To Find It In FranceIf you’re an American used to shopping at Wal-mart, like me, trying to find what you’re looking for in Europe can be like looking for a possum in the backseat of a Mercedes. If you’re looking for household chemicals, baking supplies, good deals, or American cravings, you’ve come to the [...]

20 Things To Do To Avoid Writing On Your Blog – Life’s Little DistractionsI haven’t really got writer’s block.  I just can’t narrow down something to say.  And I’m procrastinating. 1. Check your friend stats on Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, etc. 2. Check to see if you got any comments in the last 10 minutes on [...]

The Benefits of WWOOFingFarmer, Farmer Put away that DDT Give me spots on my apples But leave me the birds and the bees Please! -Joni Mitchell “Big Yellow Taxi” What is WWOOFing? WWOOFing is Willing Workers On Organic Farms, or WorldWide Opportunities On Organic Farms. However you want to call it, it’s a first-rate program [...]

Dealing With a Miscarriage or Still Birth: My Grandmother’s StoryHaving lost touch with my mother, I’ve lost touch with some of the funny, sad, and interesting family stories she used to tell. I recently asked my cousin to clarify a few things for me. I knew my grandmother (who we all called “Ma”, and died [...]

Halloween in FranceHalloween is not a traditional holiday in France. Most French people wouldn't know what it is. But a small town near us had a Halloween celebration for kids tonight that was very nice (and free! Something in Europe for free! It's a miracle). Kids dressed up (mine was a mummy) and the grown-ups [...]

Reconnecting With the HarvestTonight millions in the States and around the world will celebrate “Halloween” and dress up, go from door to door for mass-produced sugar. Millions more will “shun the devil” and celebrate “Harvest Parties” and the like, usually involving the same sugar. A few may celebrate All Saint’s Day in a church or [...]

Delayed ReactionLadies, how many of you out there have had this happen to you? You’re in a new relationship, and maybe you had a bad one before, or maybe you’re shy, or for other reasons you just want to take it slow. Then your guy takes you on a romantic stroll, and he’s holding your [...]

20 Things to Love About FranceWe’ve been living in France for a couple months now, and it’s been lovely.  These are a few of my favorite things: 1.Emmaus is a great second-hand store.  The prices are comparable to a thrift store in the States, and for Europe that is just amazing.  And when you buy [...]