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French Friday ~ Anti-Intellectualism

October 1, 2010 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

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There is much I admire about French culture but I am especially enamored with the way in which the French embrace the intellectual.  As much as I love my country, I must admit that the current surge in anti-intellectualism baffles me.    This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn…

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Filed Under: French Friday, French Inspiration, French Inspired Living Tagged With: America, anti-intellectualism, France, French Friday

French Friday ~ An Intentional Life

August 20, 2010 By Deanna Piercy Leave a Comment

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Do you live your life with intention or do you passively allow life to just happen to you? I believe we should design our own lives and then make daily decisions to life that intentional life. Don’t you agree? This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases….

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Filed Under: Dee's Life, French Friday, French Inspiration, French Inspired Living Tagged With: conscious living, French Chic, French Friday

French Friday ~ Food: A Collective Ritual

July 17, 2010 By Deanna Piercy 4 Comments

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One of the ways in which the French tend to differ from the typical American is in the way food is approached.  While “bigger, faster, easier” seems to be the slogan here in America, the French are more likely to savor moderate portions of well-prepared food in a leisurely manner.  This post may contain affiliate…

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French Friday ~ Vive la difference!

June 26, 2010 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

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There are some important differences in the ways men and women relate to one another in France compared to the United States. Let’s take a look at the French woman and how she embraces femininity.    This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. French…

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Filed Under: French Friday, French Inspiration Tagged With: French Friday, French women, gender differences

French Friday ~ The Musings of a Francophile

June 18, 2010 By Deanna Piercy 3 Comments

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Today marks the beginning of what I plan to make a regular feature. I’m calling it “French Friday”. I hope you enjoy these musings of a Francophile! This post may contain affiliate links and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more here. French Friday ~ Musings of a Francophile Some of you…

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Filed Under: French Friday, French Inspiration, French Inspired Living, Travel Tagged With: France, Francophile, French Friday

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