relaxation is definitely an art. the best kind too!
bonjour michel!
Tu as l'air légèrement ivre... -- Lise
i wish i was doing likewise right now.
It truly is
Have a great week!
Relaxation is an art. It looks like you're very good at it.
La detente est un art? Chui (je suis) d'accord avec vous!
Oh how wonderful, a paper and a beer. It *is* an art, and one you seem to have mastered.
I need to do that right now~! nice pic, Michel. *hugs*
~janny
Enjoy!
Looks like you were enjoying yourself.
You look very relax Michel is that beer that you are drinking . There is something speical on my blog for you today
Oh yes!! And quite a nice art it is!
a very distinguished gentleman indeed
Je crois que oui. Absolument!
Fine wine and a paper to relax by! Wonderful
aaHHHhh!! Michel, you look so cute!!! But yes, you are right, relaxation is an art...:)
*hugs*
I really should read the paper...I love how your home is decorated!
How nice, Michel!!! Not only do you have an artistic grand child, but *grampa* seems to have a bit of talent as an artist also. Looks as if you are doing a great job of it too. Have a great week!
Edie Rose
now that´s a real artist... what a charming one, I must say!!!
Richard is very skilled in that art.
ahhh, looks like you have perfected your art, Michel!
~ Amy
Oh Absolutely! Some people can express that art better than others. You seem to be doing very well.
Hi Michel! *waving to you*
Indeed. It looks like you have achieved perfection at relaxation. You are a masterpiece!
Tres bien. I do wish that I could better master the art of relaxation! I do try...
La detente EST un art, mon amie!
Amitie, K xo
très sophistiqué! (et j'aime le peint sur les murs!)
Yes, your art looks perfect!! I would love to relax but school is in the way!! Although, sometimes when I relax, I tend to let my mind wander onto other things that need to be done, thus stressing myself out and "ruining" the art of relaxation!! Unless I'm by the pool or at the beach, THEN I can take a relaxing nap!
ooo... Ou est Justine?
One you appear to have fully mastered Michel It is a charming picture.
You look wonderful!!
hey i was just going through xangas..and came to yurs. awesome layout...props.
-kay
Comment peux-tu relaxer dans un habit?? Sors tes pyjamas!
Ahh.. sitting back with a newspaper or a novel with a cool drink is the life! : )
My husband would beg to differ seeing you "relax" but still you have on your coat, tie & shoes!!
You must be an "elegant relaxer".
And yes, Michel.....I am getting very excited!!
You are such a handsome man you! You look so relaxed enjoying a nice drink and reading the paper!
Happy days in Michel's world!
Some well deserved relaxation! You look very comfortable!
je suis tout a fait d'accord avec vous, Michel! parce que la detente (excusez moi - je peux pas mettre les accents ici) et de temps en temps impossible...c'est vraiment quelque chose qu'il faut repeter et se rappeller. vous avez dit la verite!
The days are so long here in the far north (20 or more hours) I sometimes miss the time and garden late into the night forgeting to sleep.
ma mere croit que la detente est interdite... elle n'est jamais detendue...
Fine picture ---no--- its a portrait Ron
An art I am going to try to relearn on our cruise. I have forgotten how to relax! Must start as soon as I can You are a grand master I can see! Love, Nancy
Tu as raison, mais je n'ai pas le temps maintenant de relaxer. C'est vrai que je n'ai pas travaille comme toi, alors, je dois le faire maintenant -- malheureusement. J'ai fatigue et je veux dormir, mais j'ai beaucoup des choses a faire. Je bois mon deux tasse du cafe.
A bientot!
Clementine
Je suis tout a fait d'accord, la détente est un art, ça s'apprend, ça se pratique, aussi doit-on le consommer avec modération.
Re : c'est vrai que je fais le lien étroit entre la discipline et la force de caractère, qui font la paire. Car quand je me retrouve démuni de tout, je peux toujours compter sur ce que j'ai forgé avec ma discipline. Il ne me reste donc rarement "rien", je pourrais toujours faire recours à la discipline et en même temps pratiquer une discipline dans tout domaine me permettant d'entretenir cette force qui ne demande qu'a être testée - notez les différents articles que j'utilise ici pour parler de trois versions différentes du mot.
Le FC Porto est une équipe redoutable je le crains, mais de tout mon coeur j'espère que c'est le football d'attaque qui gagnera, le foot positif.
Bonne soirée Michel!
you are such a handsome guy!! Looks like you are having a great relaxing day!
That is one art form that men have perfected You look very much in your element, as the perfect gentleman. Marie PS Say a prayer or two that the weather is good for our "Songs In The Park " please
relaxation is beauty
You are such a bon vivant! Wooee, do you look good! But what shall I do, such an unsophisticated woman as myself? Join you for a glass of wine?
*smilez*...Thatz right! You look good in your suit Michel! and wine? like i said..you know how to enjoy life!=)
Ah, I would love to be there with you, my friend! What splendid conversations we would have ... I may even bring some absinthe!
All the best,
DG
I love your true to life blogs, Michel! You are SO right in saying relaxation is most definitely an art!
Great picture of you here, and may I say you DO look VERY relaxed.
And you are a Master of the art! Love zera
Soyez certain que je fais tous les exercises avant de m'installer en face de mon ordi
Ok. Je vous blague heh
Mastery takes great practice, I'm currently an apprentice but I'm getting there!
It is an art and good for the heart too!
What a handsome man you are while your relaxing So sophisticated!!
Have a great "RELAXING" weekend!
*kiss*
debonair!!
Quelle Joie! You set a great example Michel.
I am jealous Michael! I need an evening like that ..... Janine is good with her camera.
Haha, oui, c'est vrai!! =)
relaxation is a great talent and you are certainly an expert in it Michel.
haha, so true....so true...
I had to move all the way to Europe to learn how to relax. Americans think they know how to do this, but they don't have any idea. Here, the pace of live is very different and how you take vacations, also.
U are very photogenic monsieur. Nice pic.
Even your tie looks relaxed. You are the Master!
Relaxation is indeed an art!! I was at the lake yesterday in my canoe practicing.
I think that so many things that make us anxious just go away anyhow...better to just let go and relax.
Hugs,
Lisa
Un grand merci, Michel. J'ai été profondément touchée par tes deux messages. Tu as pris la peine de lire mon profil et deviner que c'était mon anniversaire et tu t'es rappelé tard hier soir. Je suis bluffée.
Mon xanga a été détourné par mon Cyber papa hier après-midi jusqu'à ce matin. Il l'a relooké comme tu as pu le voir.
Merci pour tout.
Merci pour ton amitié.
Clara, la birthday girl
yes yes! Relaxation is the key of living a life!
ann
Ah, and French art is the best! I have been to all of the Paris musees, (my favt is The Orangeie - spelling!) where Monet's water lillies are.
There is little more romantic in my mind as reading Le Monde and translating it to your love whilst crusing down the Seine.
"How would you like to be/Down by the Seine with me/Under the bridges of Paris?"
*sigh* I wish I could relax...perhaps next year! LOL. We have here a beautiful sunny Saturday morning, it would be just lovely to walk down to a cafe and have a relaxing breakfast with the paper, and yet I am just about to start again at work. When my studies are over I might be able to do as I dream.
As for the geology of the Blue Mountains, I'm afraid it's one topic (of many) I know very little about. All I can tell you is that they are sandstone cliffs, but there must be some calcium around since we have some limestone caves in the area (not right where I took the photo, as far as I know, but not too far away).
Have a lovely weekend Michel.
Everytime you post a photo of your home, I am always impressed at how cozy it looks and so beautifully decorated.
It's an art that I've yet to truly, truly learn. My legs are always taking me somewhere it seems.
handsome pic! relaxed and handsome!
That glass of champagne probably helps!!!
I thank you for your comments. They put a smile on my face, and I need more of those these days! You're right. Life is not so bad. I should just expect it to kick me from behind sometimes. I can't expect everything to work out in my favor. Though, it sure would make things easier! Thanks again, my friend.
Wendy
an art that is necessary to posess and hone!
michel, you looked so cool in the photo! haha..
A glass of wine, a newspaper, what could be better?
In America, you would need to be wearing jeans or something else equally casual to truly be considered "relaxed." You appear to be enjoying your time with the newspaper.
Carol Suzanne
It looks like you have all the right ingredients for relaxation!
rr
Ah... a nice cold one! Yayyyy!
OK...enough resting! There is much gardening to do!
Yes, without a doubt!
Jana
Oui! C'est vrai!
Luckily I've been able to relax for a while...glad you got the chance too!
I am pleased to see that you are taking some time to relax! Thank you for all your kind words and your friendship!
I hope you had a pleasant weekend, Michel! Cheers!!
That's so true! It looks like you have mastered the art.
you look very relaxed and handsome...
take care,
rubymoon
Michel the artist! Extraordinary sir.
It is good to see you relaxed and well. Janine is an artist also, at capturing her photo subject in his natural habitat. Tres Bon to both artists!
hugs and love to you both,
Deb
This is "fine" art! lol Michel im a flirt lol!
Nice picture Michel! You do indeed, look very relaxed
tout à fait d'accord !! la detente est un art!!
that is an art I have yet to master.
If I read the paper at all, I'd do the same! I'd rather have a book, though.
This is my favourite photo of you in a long while! Thanks to Janine for taking it and to you for sharing it.
OH, que la detente est merveilleuse!
Je suis encore en Indiana, il pleut beaucoup ici avec beaucoup d'orages aussi. Mais c'est bon , chez moi.
-Sara
Oui, oui, oui! La détent est un art, et c'est la santé aussi!
Relaxed is a very nice mode to be in and what a nice picture your wife took of you.
Sorry I have not been around lately. I came home from Hawaii (my sisters wedding) and my central air conditioning was completely out and had to be replaced. It's been one thing after another and just run me a bit ragged. I am trying to catch up now. This is my favorite xanga site as I can see it is for quite a few people. You are a Darlink..Kiss
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an art form I need to get better at...
everyone could use more art in their lives...
relaxation is definitely an art. the best kind too!
bonjour michel!
Tu as l'air légèrement ivre...
-- Lise
i wish i was doing likewise right now.
It truly is
Have a great week!
Relaxation is an art. It looks like you're very good at it.
La detente est un art? Chui (je suis) d'accord avec vous!
Oh how wonderful, a paper and a beer. It *is* an art, and one you seem to have mastered.
I need to do that right now~! nice pic, Michel. *hugs*
~janny
Enjoy!
Looks like you were enjoying yourself.
You look very relax Michel
is that beer that you are drinking . There is something speical on my blog for you today 
Oh yes!! And quite a nice art it is!
a very distinguished gentleman indeed
Je crois que oui. Absolument!
Fine wine and a paper to relax by! Wonderful
aaHHHhh!! Michel, you look so cute!!! But yes, you are right, relaxation is an art...:)
*hugs*
I really should read the paper...I love how your home is decorated!
now that´s a real artist... what a charming one, I must say!!!
Richard is very skilled in that art.
ahhh, looks like you have perfected your art, Michel!
Oh Absolutely! Some people can express that art better than others. You seem to be doing very well.
Hi Michel! *waving to you*
Indeed. It looks like you have achieved perfection at relaxation. You are a masterpiece!
Tres bien. I do wish that I could better master the art of relaxation! I do try...
La detente EST un art, mon amie!
Amitie, K xo
très sophistiqué!
(et j'aime le peint sur les murs!)
Yes, your art looks perfect!! I would love to relax but school is in the way!! Although, sometimes when I relax, I tend to let my mind wander onto other things that need to be done, thus stressing myself out and "ruining" the art of relaxation!! Unless I'm by the pool or at the beach, THEN I can take a relaxing nap!
ooo... Ou est Justine?
One you appear to have fully mastered Michel
It is a charming picture.
You look wonderful!!
hey i was just going through xangas..and came to yurs. awesome layout...props.
-kay
Comment peux-tu relaxer dans un habit?? Sors tes pyjamas!
Ahh.. sitting back with a newspaper or a novel with a cool drink is the life! : )
My husband would beg to differ seeing you "relax" but still you have on your coat, tie & shoes!!
You must be an "elegant relaxer".
And yes, Michel.....I am getting very excited!!
You are such a handsome man you! You look so relaxed enjoying a nice drink and reading the paper!
Happy days in Michel's world!
Some well deserved relaxation! You look very comfortable!
je suis tout a fait d'accord avec vous, Michel! parce que la detente (excusez moi - je peux pas mettre les accents ici) et de temps en temps impossible...c'est vraiment quelque chose qu'il faut repeter et se rappeller. vous avez dit la verite!
(quel etait le vin? c'etait bon?)
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Hélas, la détente est un art qu'il me faudra des années pour maitriser...
Passe une agréable semaine.
Toute mon amitié
Clara
C'est du champagne? Dans un an et quelques jours, je pourrai en boire à tout escient. :p
Bonne nuit!
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I never thought that way.
You should give us some teaching about that.
I am curious about the bottle, is it bier or champagne, it looks like champagne but the glass is big and the colour is more like bier.
A price of something is hanging on the wall, is a price for gardening?
Forgive me my curiousity.
Biens à toi.
Carlo
It is indeed!
Answer to jadoremondieu , carrot_red and carlo : the drink was high quality beer .
How relaxed you look! That is a wonderful picture of enjoyment
et Michel est un artiste
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belle publicité pour "Kronembourg", ou une bière de Picardie ...
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The days are so long here in the far north (20 or more hours) I sometimes miss the time and garden late into the night forgeting to sleep.
ma mere croit que la detente est interdite... elle n'est jamais detendue...
Fine picture ---no--- its a portrait Ron
An art I am going to try to relearn on our cruise. I have forgotten how to relax!
Must start as soon as I can 
You are a grand master I can see! 
Love, Nancy
Tu as raison, mais je n'ai pas le temps maintenant de relaxer.
C'est vrai que je n'ai pas travaille comme toi, alors, je dois le faire maintenant -- malheureusement. J'ai fatigue et je veux dormir, mais j'ai beaucoup des choses a faire. Je bois mon deux tasse du cafe.
A bientot!
Clementine
Je suis tout a fait d'accord, la détente est un art, ça s'apprend, ça se pratique, aussi doit-on le consommer avec modération.
Re : c'est vrai que je fais le lien étroit entre la discipline et la force de caractère, qui font la paire. Car quand je me retrouve démuni de tout, je peux toujours compter sur ce que j'ai forgé avec ma discipline. Il ne me reste donc rarement "rien", je pourrais toujours faire recours à la discipline et en même temps pratiquer une discipline dans tout domaine me permettant d'entretenir cette force qui ne demande qu'a être testée - notez les différents articles que j'utilise ici pour parler de trois versions différentes du mot.
Le FC Porto est une équipe redoutable je le crains, mais de tout mon coeur j'espère que c'est le football d'attaque qui gagnera, le foot positif.
Bonne soirée Michel!
you are such a handsome guy!! Looks like you are having a great relaxing day!
That is one art form that men have perfected
You look very much in your element, as the perfect gentleman. 
Marie PS Say a prayer or two that the weather is good for our "Songs In The Park " please
relaxation is beauty
You are such a bon vivant! Wooee, do you look good! But what shall I do, such an unsophisticated woman as myself? Join you for a glass of wine?
*smilez*...Thatz right! You look good in your suit Michel! and wine? like i said..you know how to enjoy life!=)
Ah, I would love to be there with you, my friend! What splendid conversations we would have ... I may even bring some absinthe!
All the best,
DG
I love your true to life blogs, Michel!
You are SO right in saying relaxation is most definitely an art! 
Great picture of you here, and may I say you DO look VERY relaxed.
And you are a Master of the art! Love zera
Soyez certain que je fais tous les exercises avant de m'installer en face de mon ordi
Ok. Je vous blague heh
Mastery takes great practice, I'm currently an apprentice but I'm getting there!
It is an art and good for the heart too!
What a handsome man you are while your relaxing
So sophisticated!!
Have a great "RELAXING" weekend!
debonair!!
Quelle Joie! You set a great example Michel.
I am jealous Michael! I need an evening like that ..... Janine is good with her camera.
Haha, oui, c'est vrai!! =)
relaxation is a great talent and you are certainly an expert in it Michel.
haha, so true....so true...
I had to move all the way to Europe to learn how to relax. Americans think they know how to do this, but they don't have any idea. Here, the pace of live is very different and how you take vacations, also.
U are very photogenic monsieur. Nice pic.
Even your tie looks relaxed. You are the Master!
Relaxation is indeed an art!! I was at the lake yesterday in my canoe practicing.
I think that so many things that make us anxious just go away anyhow...better to just let go and relax.
Hugs,
Lisa
Un grand merci, Michel. J'ai été profondément touchée par tes deux messages. Tu as pris la peine de lire mon profil et deviner que c'était mon anniversaire et tu t'es rappelé tard hier soir. Je suis bluffée.
Mon xanga a été détourné par mon Cyber papa hier après-midi jusqu'à ce matin. Il l'a relooké comme tu as pu le voir.
Merci pour tout.
Merci pour ton amitié.
Clara, la birthday girl
yes yes! Relaxation is the key of living a life!
ann
Ah, and French art is the best! I have been to all of the Paris musees, (my favt is The Orangeie - spelling!) where Monet's water lillies are.
There is little more romantic in my mind as reading Le Monde and translating it to your love whilst crusing down the Seine.
"How would you like to be/Down by the Seine with me/Under the bridges of Paris?"
*sigh* I wish I could relax...perhaps next year! LOL. We have here a beautiful sunny Saturday morning, it would be just lovely to walk down to a cafe and have a relaxing breakfast with the paper, and yet I am just about to start again at work. When my studies are over I might be able to do as I dream.
As for the geology of the Blue Mountains, I'm afraid it's one topic (of many) I know very little about. All I can tell you is that they are sandstone cliffs, but there must be some calcium around since we have some limestone caves in the area (not right where I took the photo, as far as I know, but not too far away).
Have a lovely weekend Michel.
Everytime you post a photo of your home, I am always impressed at how cozy it looks and so beautifully decorated.
It's an art that I've yet to truly, truly learn. My legs are always taking me somewhere it seems.
handsome pic! relaxed and handsome!
That glass of champagne probably helps!!!
I thank you for your comments. They put a smile on my face, and I need more of those these days! You're right. Life is not so bad. I should just expect it to kick me from behind sometimes. I can't expect everything to work out in my favor. Though, it sure would make things easier! Thanks again, my friend.
an art that is necessary to posess and hone!
michel, you looked so cool in the photo! haha..
A glass of wine, a newspaper, what could be better?
In America, you would need to be wearing jeans or something else equally casual to truly be considered "relaxed." You appear to be enjoying your time with the newspaper.
Carol Suzanne
It looks like you have all the right ingredients for relaxation!
rr
Ah... a nice cold one! Yayyyy!
OK...enough resting! There is much gardening to do!
Yes, without a doubt!
Jana
Luckily I've been able to relax for a while...glad you got the chance too!
I am pleased to see that you are taking some time to relax! Thank you for all your kind words and your friendship!
I hope you had a pleasant weekend, Michel! Cheers!!
That's so true! It looks like you have mastered the art.
you look very relaxed and handsome...
take care,
rubymoon
Michel the artist! Extraordinary sir.
It is good to see you relaxed and well. Janine is an artist also, at capturing her photo subject in his natural habitat.
Tres Bon to both artists! 
hugs and love to you both,
Deb
This is "fine" art! lol Michel im a flirt lol!
Nice picture Michel! You do indeed, look very relaxed
tout à fait d'accord !! la detente est un art!!
that is an art I have yet to master.
If I read the paper at all, I'd do the same! I'd rather have a book, though.
This is my favourite photo of you in a long while! Thanks to Janine for taking it and to you for sharing it.
OH, que la detente est merveilleuse!
Je suis encore en Indiana, il pleut beaucoup ici avec beaucoup d'orages aussi. Mais c'est bon , chez moi.
-Sara
Oui, oui, oui! La détent est un art, et c'est la santé aussi!
Relaxed is a very nice mode to be in and what a nice picture your wife took of you.
Sorry I have not been around lately. I came home from Hawaii (my sisters wedding) and my central air conditioning was completely out and had to be replaced. It's been one thing after another and just run me a bit ragged. I am trying to catch up now. This is my favorite xanga site as I can see it is for quite a few people. You are a Darlink..Kiss
Love, Brenda
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