tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post3989846360226806362..comments2024-03-18T23:20:47.856-07:00Comments on Have Some Decorum: Road Trip: ProvenceGracie O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12302386881784595481noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-44635603345383550042015-05-23T20:53:18.133-07:002015-05-23T20:53:18.133-07:00I'm so excited! We are going to Provençe! (I&#...I'm so excited! We are going to Provençe! (I'm catching up, couldn't read for a while and don't want to miss a thing so I'm going in order)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250235538242126371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-30794070844130756892015-05-20T12:48:02.121-07:002015-05-20T12:48:02.121-07:00Sold! Provence in June has moved up on my list of...Sold! Provence in June has moved up on my list of "Places to Visit"...and EAT. Your late afternoon lunch or "Linner" as Jacques Pepin would say, looks perfect - Jardin sur une plaque! I'm totally making that dessert in the Mason Jar...blueberries, lemon meringue and creme fraiche...perfect for summer. It's sort of like a French version of a British "Eton'sDonna in Potomachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14590444413416211123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-85155548999441095582015-05-19T21:43:49.231-07:002015-05-19T21:43:49.231-07:00You are full of grace. So eloquent, so many wonde...You are full of grace. So eloquent, so many wonderful deep insights and shared in such a fun way. So many lessons in your blogs..... But not in your face lessons.... Just wonderful.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11041254626888579374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-66201716743156649702015-05-19T18:37:20.178-07:002015-05-19T18:37:20.178-07:00You're awesome!You're awesome!Elena Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363156426678202260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-41055216372587784832015-05-19T18:10:00.583-07:002015-05-19T18:10:00.583-07:00beautiful writing. I am in awe of your honest, b...beautiful writing. I am in awe of your honest, bravery, graciousness,and strength. Basil8591https://www.blogger.com/profile/17631308342874293420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-3036352143001685972015-05-19T14:40:24.114-07:002015-05-19T14:40:24.114-07:00what an adventure! I felt like I was right there w...what an adventure! I felt like I was right there with you in the sunshine and enjoying the vegetable tart. xxx<br />suzana66https://www.blogger.com/profile/11803180844201217091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-34431111744179600182015-05-19T13:27:07.741-07:002015-05-19T13:27:07.741-07:00You say as you see it, I love that. The restaurant...You say as you see it, I love that. The restaurant for late lunch sounds just my style. When I'm sitting out on my terrace in a few weeks time with friends who pay to visit us, I'll serve it in true provencial style. You make me laugh and bring tears to my eyes, the strength you have to get through each & everyday, makes me feel so lucky and my aches & pains are nothing compared Barbara Lilian in Francehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05798063785447224950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-8039217823204291382015-05-19T12:44:22.769-07:002015-05-19T12:44:22.769-07:00I wish you joy (and a few tiffs well fought and ob...I wish you joy (and a few tiffs well fought and obviously won) with David ; )BuffaloGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01955877675474643525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-19589047702040441922015-05-19T12:42:36.569-07:002015-05-19T12:42:36.569-07:00Ellie, yours is the first blog I check every day a...Ellie, yours is the first blog I check every day and my stomach flips with joy when I see a new post! This one was fantastic!! Your David and my husband could be twins separated at birth....except for David being French, good looking and well dressed! I loved reading the description of your soon-to-be trip to see your friend in Aix-en-Provence. It really sounded like a movie script! Thank Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04040170144027581094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-65608557057999964362015-05-19T10:12:33.719-07:002015-05-19T10:12:33.719-07:00I'm going to cut and paste your friend's d...I'm going to cut and paste your friend's description of how you will be entertained in Provence. I'll substitute St. Louis for Provence...I'm sure no one will be the wiser. So many similarities!! ; ) xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126170389298342162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-40138260778650758972015-05-19T08:15:59.229-07:002015-05-19T08:15:59.229-07:00Loved the entire post and pics. However I was surp...Loved the entire post and pics. However I was surprised to see paper placemats and paper napkins. I will forgive them because the area looks surreal!!!Country French Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724143126992926403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-34672930030074186642015-05-19T07:25:34.959-07:002015-05-19T07:25:34.959-07:00What a wonderful mini road trip! I hope that you ...What a wonderful mini road trip! I hope that you have photos of the five items you purchased - would love to see them.Olivianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-43999555863103741482015-05-19T06:43:58.997-07:002015-05-19T06:43:58.997-07:00What a special, one-of-a-kind, rare person you are...What a special, one-of-a-kind, rare person you are! I feel so privileged to have made your acquaintance. At this stage of my life, I have a few wonderful friends, and I'm not in the market for more, unless.............(and I know this sounds really selfish).....I feel they enhance my life, and I, theirs. Well, I don't know about enhancing yours, but, you certainly have enhanced mine. Cleo from Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584638749121773172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-162040220312487452015-05-19T06:15:22.241-07:002015-05-19T06:15:22.241-07:00I haven't commented in a while because I'v...I haven't commented in a while because I've had my own crosses to bear, but none as heavy as yours I know. But I've read every one of your posts and have laughed with you and empathized with you and cheered you on. And I just want to say that of course you should never give up however bleak days may look because you obviously have SO much to offer! Your writing is amazing and everyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-66360387202902828102015-05-19T06:00:57.550-07:002015-05-19T06:00:57.550-07:00Strange what struck me as particularly beautiful. ...Strange what struck me as particularly beautiful. About mid-way down, you showed a picture of a plate with vegetables on it. They were grouped together and the grouping was "off" center on the plate. Now, I don't know if it showed the plate in the middle of the meal (I doubt it) and that's why the contents were off-center, or the plate was presented at table that way. But it wasphoebes in santa fehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083814964836187823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-53794190378835984172015-05-19T05:44:51.050-07:002015-05-19T05:44:51.050-07:00You have me dreaming of summer in Provence - so lo...You have me dreaming of summer in Provence - so lovely.<br /><br />Anne MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-75756560034084260722015-05-19T02:38:19.785-07:002015-05-19T02:38:19.785-07:00Loved seeing the pictures (since I was just there ...Loved seeing the pictures (since I was just there 3 weeks ago and already ready to return! I loved that little place!) and following you through the town. What a charming place! Thanks for taking me with you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08152896953853047497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-38991893970426790522015-05-19T01:22:07.103-07:002015-05-19T01:22:07.103-07:00Clearly, I need to up my game.
Here I am trying ...Clearly, I need to up my game. <br /><br />Here I am trying to lure you back down to Provence with promises of a bbq (*smacks forehead with palm of hand*) while your friend S is capable of putting both Peter Mayle and Patricia Wells to shame with her prosaic and perfect offerings! That's ok, you can come and slum it over at our house. heeheehee<br /><br />This is one of my favorite of your Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-57758127098601726312015-05-18T21:20:54.247-07:002015-05-18T21:20:54.247-07:00Find us a house….okay?Find us a house….okay?Tom Hahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00216656336431980747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-68315301426421408482015-05-18T21:07:08.546-07:002015-05-18T21:07:08.546-07:00This is fun...traveling with you through words and...This is fun...traveling with you through words and pictures. I'm a simple girl, so the thing I'd love the most is gelato in the little glass jars. I'd sit and eat that with the biggest smile. Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08346600987447939837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-33250993305794789462015-05-18T19:32:48.830-07:002015-05-18T19:32:48.830-07:00Great post, thanks for remembering us! Ha! especi...Great post, thanks for remembering us! Ha! especially love the fanny pack comment,... how did they ever come to be?! Tell David we will behave if you decide to take us for the rest of the tour:) Enjoy! xobbrenda murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248254731321020314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-43474711430154385272015-05-18T19:08:43.527-07:002015-05-18T19:08:43.527-07:00So love this post! I am looking forward to the nex...So love this post! I am looking forward to the next installment. Annnnnd, I can't wait to see your five purchases! : )Town and Country Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842299632895569707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-59793603520881083312015-05-18T18:49:48.520-07:002015-05-18T18:49:48.520-07:00You're perfect:) So glad I came across you blo...You're perfect:) So glad I came across you blog the other day...much love and prayers your way.<br /><br />-LauraLaurahttp://pnb.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-10954291738418879252015-05-18T17:23:19.924-07:002015-05-18T17:23:19.924-07:00YOUR WISH CAME TRUE....................now who has...YOUR WISH CAME TRUE....................now who has the MAGIC!<br />XOOXLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7008662464580606671.post-44771971740289172092015-05-18T14:51:43.168-07:002015-05-18T14:51:43.168-07:00You are divine! I wonder what you would be like i...You are divine! I wonder what you would be like if not for ALS. I think the disease has fine honed your humor, your worldly outlook, your 'charm', your sense of taste in food and antiques. Now I hope you have found a way to live forever. I have both your Thanksgiving book and your Christmas book and I look forward to buying something from your shop. Gayle, as my husband, Rollie in Rolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11105043852793742528noreply@blogger.com