Patricia Sands

Author

The Promise of Provence

The Good Life

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It’s that exciting time again ~ the opening ceremonies of the Olympic Games! Best Unknown-1of luck to all of the athletes who once more remind us that it is possible for the world to be united in good will.  For the most part politics are set aside for two weeks and the commitment and dedication to sport is celebrated. Win or lose here, each of these competitors is a champion!

If it’s Friday, it must be France …

I’m enjoying a fine time visiting at TheGoodLife France website. There are so many excellent articles about all areas of France and aspects of the culture, you will want to linger too. Come on over and join me so you can bookmark the link and return over and over again, like I do! Click right here … I’m waiting for you ! Allez zou!

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Are you a fan of the Olympic Games too? Do you have a favourite event or do you become a fan of all the sports while the games are on, like I do? I’ll be watching every night and enjoying the moments!

#3 is here ~ and it just keeps getting better!

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If it’s Friday, it must be France …

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It’s an honour to be part of the team that works together to bring you this FREE Loveahappyending Lifestyle Magazine (LLm) four times a year.  I’m sharing the link on my Friday France page for two reasons. One ~ today is publication day. Two ~ I’m thrilled to have some of my photos and a short love letter to Nice La Belle included in this issue! Come and join us … I’ve got some rosé chilling  just for you …

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There are tons of great articles, beautiful photography and just plain enjoyable information in the magazine to keep you turning the pages. Pour a beverage of choice, put your feet up and stay a while!

Kudos to Linn B. Halton for the amazing work she does to ensure this book is of the finest quality in every way, from content to layout to editing. A special thanks to our team member Anneli Purchase for editing and proofing this issue.

This WordPress page doesn’t allow me to upload the ezine here and I’m in the process of upgrading. So simply click on the link and you’ll have it.

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If it’s Friday, it must be France …

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Recently I was introduced to a great new page on Facebook ~

I LOVE PROVENCE ! Like many others, I developed a slight addiction to popping in each day to see what eye-candy photo had been posted. I was never disappointed because … well … if you love that part of the world, you just do!

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This week I was invited to join the admin group of that page and have the opportunity to post my photos and chat about the south of France. Woohoo (it’s the same in French or English) ! Thanks so much!

Drop by whenever you crave un petit gout! I hope to see you there!

In reference to the heading here. Enjoy the following:

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If you can’t get enough of excellent information about what is happening in Provence, be sure to subscribe to my friend Julie Mautner’s fabulous The Provence Post.  In her words, “fresh, juicy, local”! It’s all that and more!

Have you seen this ad in North America? I haven’t but I wondered if it was in circulation here too. Paper is most definitely not dead!

Bon weekend, tout le monde!

A merry, merry, happy, happy, ho, ho, ho to you!

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If it’s Friday, it must be France … 

In September/October, Place Massena in Nice was our ‘front yard’ . Now it is filled with the beauty and excitement of Le Marché de Noël.  I have a new addition to my wish list:  one of these years I want to experience this!

Merci mille fois to my dear friend, Janice, for this photo. She was lucky enough to be there!
Merci mille fois to my dear friend, Janice, for this photo. She was lucky enough to be there!

If you have some time,  listen to this delightful French choir ~ they seem to be enjoying themselves too. I know this might not  be the time but I couldn’t resist adding it here … just in case!

The festive season is upon us in a serious way now. Our family party is tomorrow = 7 adult children plus partners, 6 adorable grandchildren ages 4 to 19, and my DH and moi! It’s always so much fun to have the entire gang together: the greatest gift all!

On Christmas Eve/Day we will all be together in various combinations with in-laws and other family/friend mixtures adding more joy and laughter to the holidays.  Through the next week there are several gatherings with friends for a glass or two of good cheer. ‘Tis the season!

I’m taking a blogging breather for a week. No matter what I know I will still be writing for a few hours every day on the WIP … that’s the way it goes … but there will some good down time to just relax and enjoy everything around us. I hope you will have time to do the same. 

Joyeux Noël! My warmest wishes go out to each and every one of you for a peaceful and joyful holiday season, whatever you celebrate at this time of year. Thank you for all the support and enthusiasm you have brought into my life this year. I’ve been amazed, humbled, encouraged and inspired, and can’t wait to see what 2014 will bring. At the very least, I hope we can all look forward to the best of health and happiness as we find ways to reach out to those less fortunate. Onward! Bonne fête, tout le monde!

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