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Category Archives: House Sitting
Carcassonne
According to legend Princess Carcas ordered the bells in her fortress to be rung to celebrate the end of Charlemagne’s siege against her stronghold. When the residents heard the pealing of the bells, they cried in jubilation, “Carcas sonne!” or … Continue reading
Puppy Love
Americans love their dogs. Our country has one canine for every four residents, creating the world’s largest pooch population per capita. (Try saying that three times rapidly in a row.) Brazilians also love their dogs. Their newfound wealth has boosted … Continue reading
Parisian Style
There once was a popular fragrance sold at the Ben Franklin five-and-dime store in Liberty, Missouri, that was called Evening in Paris. Its cobalt blue bottle came with a silver fluted top and a silver label covered its base. Its … Continue reading
Bob the Great
Bob, the Great Pyrenees who lumbers through Ferrals-les-Corbières, has a big fan club. The members don’t know one another, yet they’re easy to spot. They stop their vehicles in the middle of the village, jump out and run over just … Continue reading
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Tagged Corbieres, Ferrals-les-Corbieres, France, Great Pyrenees
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A Day in a 600-Year-Old Farmhouse
A low morning light seeps in through the windows. Nobody moves, upstairs or down. Getting up means committing to starting a fire in the wood-burning stove. Trips to the bathroom are delayed for agonizing minutes. The lingering night air in … Continue reading
Three at Sea 