http://metavacances.com/blog Inward Journeys/Alfresco Fun Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:28:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, there surely is a lot of controversy and drama with this year's Tour de France. I am not going to comment on the specifics, but instead remind you all that biking in France is a spectacular experience, no matter what your speed. At this moment, the Tour is reaching into the Tarn et ... http://metavacances.com/blog/coming-your-way-in-the-lot/ I was just listening to a program on my local public radio station here in Massachusetts. The program was about women's health. And one of the not so surprising aspects is that women do not take care of themselves or put themselves first. The reality is that in not doing that, ... http://metavacances.com/blog/a-sign-of-weakness/ For a taste of something new, visit www.mindonfrance.com and check out the new series I have been working on called Winter Idylls. The Oxford English Dictionary defines an idyll as a short poem or piece of writing describing a picturesque scene or incident from countrylife. Check out the little Trife ... http://metavacances.com/blog/a-little-desert/ This is a small reminder to invite you to look at our photo site, www.mindonfrance.com. We are unable at this time to offer any more custom orders but we do have a small group of prints available and ready to ship within the next 36 hours, first come, first served. Please visit the ... http://metavacances.com/blog/last-chance-before-christmas/ In my previous post, I described what it has felt like to suddenly have one's private world of travel imagery explode in the New York Times and in cyberspace. This has been quite a fun ride this past week. I am getting such a kick out of the wonderful ... http://metavacances.com/blog/visit-wwwmindonfrancecom/ Its a strange gray end of November day and today, my very private world of solitary walks in the Dordogne beamed across cyberspace thanks to the auspices of the New York Times. With a small but powerful mention in the 30 November House and Home section, I found myself filling orders for pictures ... http://metavacances.com/blog/secrets-out-of-the-box/ According to the Detroit Free Press on October 22, 2006, slumber parties are in! Staying at home with friends, snacks, cable, and flicks is becoming a nice way to relate- Whether you are a teen, a tween OR an adult woman, cozying up at home is the way to go! How about getting ... http://metavacances.com/blog/slumber-party-anyone/ I am really excited! I continue to have amazing conversations with my teachers as we brain storm the new workshops for Spring '07 and Fall '07. The dates are still not firmed up yet, so you will just have to sit tight. I am in awe of my talented and interesting workshop ... http://metavacances.com/blog/hatching-some-plans-ii/ Fall may be settling in here and there, but we are well on our way to planning out our new programs for next spring, beginning mid April. I am really excited about some of the new things we are going to do, so watch this space and our program page for the particulars. Note: ... http://metavacances.com/blog/hatching-some-plans/ The other day, I read an engaging quote on the web site French Word A Day, a very interesting blog site that pairs learning new French words with armchair experiences of living in France. Author Kristin Espinasse, an American married to a Frenchman, chronicles life in her adopted country, in her blog ... http://metavacances.com/blog/striking-a-chord/