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Laury Bourgeois
FRANCE
I am a single, professional social worker, living in the south of France.
Interests: garden, hike, play piano, bike ride, read ravenously, cook and photography
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There is a Reason
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The last time I blogged, I wrote about putting things off and then finally getting around to doing it. After finishing my application for residency the other day, it dawned on me that I am being too hard on myself... Continue reading
Posted Dec 11, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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I've Finally Begun
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There is so much to love about here. I have often said that it is just this spot that I fell in love with. It just happens to be in France. It had always been easy to be here with... Continue reading
Posted Dec 9, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Hibernation
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Until last night, I had been sleeping upstairs in my bed very comfortably. Recently, coming downstairs in the mornings the fire would be out and very difficult to restart. All day yesterday I was remembering all the years that I... Continue reading
Posted Dec 8, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Maybe Back...Maybe Not!
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Looking for inspiration here, I stumbled on this photo of the barn from last year when the roof was finished and she was looking truly beautiful. Maybe I should say, MORE beautiful than she already was. It's an amazing feeling... Continue reading
Posted Dec 7, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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An Everywhere Kind of Joy
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So many things give me joy from here. Frankly, here is joy! I guess it kind of goes along with the feelings that I have about this being a place of the spirit of Christmas all year long! You can... Continue reading
Posted Oct 29, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Waking Up...
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...to reviewing my life this morning and feeling a focus on everything that has changed or "gone wrong!" It was that being hard on myself kind of place...not doing enough, no energy, being happy to just sit around and read,... Continue reading
Posted Oct 24, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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What a Place to Hover!
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As we all try to sort out our lives with this pandemic, I am constantly grateful that I am in this place. There is a peace in this place that is indescribable. It leaves me speechless regularly, but I still... Continue reading
Posted Oct 19, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Hanging Hearts
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This will forever be a favorite shot of mine, a heart in the trees hanging over Mahogany Oaks. One of the hardest things about the pandemic for me was not being able to get over to see Mike and John,... Continue reading
Posted Oct 15, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Being Good to Ourselves
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When a friend of mine saw the photo above, he said: "You must really enjoy your own company!" I thought it was an odd comment. But, after I thought about it for a bit...he was a person who couldn't be... Continue reading
Posted Oct 14, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Feeling Friends Always Close
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This is absolutely one of my favorite pictures of Eric and Louie. As you can see, both are photogenic. Many people were lifelines for me while I was in New Orleans for an extended period of time this round, but... Continue reading
Posted Oct 12, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Hope Against Right
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Today, I'm struggling from over here in Cadrieu. Before I went to bed here last night, I discovered that the FBI in cooperation with state and local law enforcement, had thwarted the possible kidnapping and harm to Michigan's Governor, Gretchen... Continue reading
Posted Oct 9, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Planning Our Hearts Out
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Yesterday, I posted a profile frame on FB around my photo that said VOTE-Have a Plan. As I looked at that frame, I thought it was suggesting that we needed to have a plan of action for after we VOTE... Continue reading
Posted Oct 8, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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The Importance of Our Vote-Challenge
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I believe that everyone should vote. I vote religiously and have rarely missed an election. I always make sure that I am set to be able to vote my absentee ballot from France, and that all my paperwork is in... Continue reading
Posted Oct 1, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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The Way of the French Poste
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It is no secret that I am a lover of stamps. I'm the one who goes into post offices all over the world and asks for some of the "pretty ones"-collecting I learned that these were the "commemoratives!" I'm also... Continue reading
Posted Sep 30, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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You'll laugh, Niels...but every time I see that photo (and the one with the rake in NOLA) I think of you because I know it's one of your favorites. Once again-what amazing memories we've shared. You and Bodil are so special to me-and, to have been able to share NOLA and Cadrieu is quite a share in my book. It means even more to me in these times of so little travel and social contact. You and Bodil are the best-I am so grateful to be here and not in the states. There is certainly more chance of visiting from here than there, but really-staying put is just the best option for all of us until we can see more of what we are dealing with. Miss you and Lot of Love from the Lot to you Both-Laury
Toggle Commented Sep 29, 2020 on Do You Have a Life? at Soar-Dream-France
Best Laid Plans
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Yesterday's celebration to honor our former Mayor and Administrative Assistant, was set to be held out on the outside terrace of the Mairie. That provided us with an "outside venue" where we would still mask and socially distance. Well, as... Continue reading
Posted Sep 28, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Do You Have a Life?
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I confess that prior to buying the Chatette in 2002 and coming to live here in 2006; I never really gave much thought to having or not having a life. I'm sure the requirements for feeling like you have a... Continue reading
Posted Sep 26, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Finding Joy
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Living with this pandemic during the upcoming holiday season, is going to challenge even the best and most optimistic of us. I know I tried to look for creative ways to be positive this past Easter. Then, I see the... Continue reading
Posted Sep 25, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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I thought you might! Glad you enjoyed it...very much what we were just talking about. Miss you and Love you[-Laury
Toggle Commented Sep 24, 2020 on Living Into the Questions at Soar-Dream-France
Living Into the Questions
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Since I've returned home to Cadrieu, there have been many facts to face. Once again in my life, everything feels new and different. I have talked regularly about doing the "dangle dance," swirling puzzle pieces," and wishing that things would... Continue reading
Posted Sep 23, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Save Who You Can Save
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I should warn you that this is a "soapbox" post. I struggled with what photos I had that could make such a serious topic still an interesting post. Of course, sheep! I love these guys. I've teased in previous posts... Continue reading
Posted Sep 21, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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Hi Lynn-so nice to hear from you here-and, unusual! I hadn't heard that Hebrew chant, but it does certainly sound like it fits. I'm guessing that the pronunciation would be very pretty! All is well here. I'm very grateful to be here and to have been able to get here when I did. Hope you and Bill are doing well-Love, Laury
Toggle Commented Sep 17, 2020 on ENOUGH For Whom? at Soar-Dream-France
ENOUGH For Whom?
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As I wrote yesterday's post about Dad and the Lady and the Unicorn, I laughed at myself as I wrote about deciding to buy 5 pillow covers instead of just the original one. I explained how nice it was to... Continue reading
Posted Sep 17, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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The Lady and the Unicorn and Dad
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Today is our Dad's first birthday in heaven. I like to say that it is "the day of his birth" because I don't feel the need to smack a number on it. It will always be the day of his... Continue reading
Posted Sep 15, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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DANGER: Overshadowed, Overlooked or Ignored
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Fifteen years ago now, Dali and I were in St. Louis. Tom and Adrianne had already evacuated north with Dali, because I was in Cadrieu when Katrina hit. I flew back mid-September. In this shot, Tom and Adrianne were getting... Continue reading
Posted Sep 13, 2020 at Soar-Dream-France
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