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Les Cigalois de St. Hippolyte du Fort - Part 2
My husband had a significant birthday a few years back (well, ok, more like a decade). I sent out requests for a word of encouragement, a...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Jan 21, 2022
- 4 min
Les Cigalois of St. Hippolyte du Fort
Part One Madame fought back tears, but the deep well of emotion that was their cause would not be contained. "Our grandfathers… the...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Dec 18, 2021
- 3 min
Beauty in the Bleak Midwinter
When I reflect on the beauty of the seasons, I usually picture the soft bright colors of spring or the brilliant tones of autumn. Yet...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Nov 27, 2021
- 3 min
Le Cengle Mountain Glory
I have written about the mountains of St. Hippolyte du Fort in a previous blog, but majestic Le Cengle calls us to take another look....
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Oct 31, 2021
- 3 min
The Invaders' Route
The Route de Lasalle starts right outside my front door and winds its way up through beautiful Cevenol countryside. I love watching the...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Oct 8, 2021
- 4 min
Vive les Vendanges
Vive les vendanges! Yay for the grape harvest! I love this time of year, and one of the very best things about it is the vendanges. Early...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Jul 18, 2021
- 3 min
La Lavande
One of the best things about living in the south of France is lavender season. It is truly incroyable…incredible! The colors, the scent,...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Jul 3, 2021
- 5 min
Garden Lessons
This year, for the first time, I have a vegetable garden–a potager as it's called in French. Interestingly, the word for...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Jun 13, 2021
- 4 min
Les Montagnes de St. Hippolyte du Fort
This week we're going on a tour of the beautiful mountains surrounding my little town. So grab your walking stick and hiking boots…just...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- May 8, 2021
- 4 min
Beholding Beauty
These past weeks, here in the Cévennes, we have had quite a stretch of gray skies and rainy days. Our summers can be scorching hot, so...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Apr 23, 2021
- 6 min
The Route de Cros
Of the many beautiful walks in and around St. Hippolyte du Fort, my very favorite is on the Route de Cros. Out my door, across the...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Apr 5, 2021
- 3 min
Spring has Sprung
"Spring is sprung, the grass has riz I wonder where the birdies iz…" (Anonymous) Every year around this time, my dad would chant this...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Feb 19, 2021
- 3 min
Winter Beauty
Winter brings a subtle beauty, one that can easily be missed. Do we see muted skies and think, oh no, another overcast, gray day? Or do...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Jan 31, 2021
- 4 min
The Road Not Taken
Last Sunday, puffy white clouds drifted overhead through a sparkling blue sky. A lovely winter day to take the small hike up the mountain...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Jan 17, 2021
- 2 min
Day is Done
After two long days of (good, but intense) meetings, I managed to get outside for a walk. Later than usual but still before dark. In...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Jan 9, 2021
- 3 min
Looking Up
The snowflake icon appeared all night on my weather app. Yet the windows opened only to rain, no white in sight. Same thing this...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Dec 5, 2020
- 4 min
Les Olives
The Château de Planque, our home and ministry center, came with an extensive terrain of 2.5 hectares (6.5 acres). Most of the land lies...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Nov 25, 2020
- 2 min
A Walk Along the River
Almost every day, I go on a walk with my trusty little companion, Snicket. The fresh air and movement while soaking in sights, sounds,...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Nov 15, 2020
- 3 min
Autumnal Glory
What is it about autumn that is so appealing? So surprising? The glory of green leaves turning golden, amber, ochre, and crimson never...
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JanetJoanouWeiner
- Sep 27, 2020
- 3 min
A River Runs Through
Like many European towns, large and small, St. Hippolyte du Fort grew up around a river. While we tend to take water for granted, coming...
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