September 11, 2007
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Rose, the cow.
English version written in red .
Le 20 Juin 2007 nous quittions par bateau la ville fortifiée d ‘ Aigues mortes (Eaux Mortes) construite au XIII ème siècle par le Roi Louis IX connu en France comme saint Louis.
Nous étions sur un des nombreux canaux de la Camargue, zone marécageuse dans le delta du Rhône.
We left by boat on this June 20, 2007 the fortified town of Aigues -Mortes ( Dead Water ) built at the XIII th century by the King Louis IX known in France as Saint Louis . We were on one of numerous channels of this wetland called Camargue between the arms of the delta of the river Rhone flowing into the Mediterranean Sea.
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Le bateau s ‘ arrêta un moment contre la berge du canal et le batelier sauta dehors en tenant un sac. Dans la pâture près du canal ne se trouvait, pas trop loin ,un troupeau de vaches.
Il appela les vaches mais une seule vint. Elle avait une cloche accrochée au cou. Aucune autre vache n’ est venue . Une voix féminine dans le haut - parleur nous apprit que cette vache s ‘ appelait Rose .
L ‘ homme avait apporté des carottes et Rose se régala avec. Un taureau a été toléré. Il était timide . Regardez l ' attitude de Rose . Toutefois Rose le laissa manger quelques carottes mais pas trop longtemps.
Puis le taureau s’ en retourna au troupeau. La Reine Rose resta seule à manger les carottes !.
Etait – ce un comportement naturel ? Ou un piège à touristes ? En effet tous les touristes dont nous- mêmes riaient dans le bateau !
Mais avec un œil scientifique je crois qu’on peut voir là un bon exemple de dominance dans le comportement animal. Les gestes et postures sur les photos sont significatifs.
Cela conduit à de nombreuses questions sue le déterminisme et les conséquences favorables sur l’élevage du bétail, en semi liberté.
Addendum : Saviez – vous que la ville de Saint Louis aux USA ( Missouri ) fondée en 1764 par des Français a reçu ce nom en mémoire du roi Saint Louis , mort en 1270 , 5 siècles avant.
Ce roi était très aimé en France .
The boat stopped a moment near the bank of the channel and le waterman jumped out holding a bag.
A herd of cows was not too far in a pasture at the side of the channel. He called the cows but only one came..
There was a bell hung at its neck. No other cow came. A feminine voice by the speaker told us this cow was named Rose. The man had brought carrots in his bag and Rose enjoyed them.
A bull was tolerated. It was shy . Look at the gesture of Rose . However Rose let it eat some carrots but for a short time.
Then the bull went back to the herd. The Queen Rose remained the only one to eat the carrots !
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Is this weird behaviour natural ? Or a tourist trapping ? Indeed all of the tourists and among them, us, were laughing in the boat!
But with a scientist eye, I believe we can see here a good example of the dominance in the animal behaviour. The gestures on the pictures are significant. This leads to many questions about the how and the favourable consequences for the prosperity of cattle breeding , in half free mode .
Addendum: Do you know the town of Saint Louis in the US (Missouri) which has been founded in 1764 by Frenchmen received this name in the memory of this French King Saint Louis (dead in 1270, 5 centuries before) . This king was beloved in France. Below the statue of St Louis in Aigues - Mortes ( France ) . Please click to enlarge
Photo M. fauquet 2007 . Statue of / de Saint Louis in Aigues Morte Click to enlarge )
9 /11 , 2001 . In memoriam .
Comments (103)
Thanks for stopping by to wish a speedy recovery. am much better now. these are terrific pictures ... i love the story about the tourist stopping by with a bag of carrots for Rose !
A kind happening with man and cow. A niceness
This photo reminds me of my trip to France. I think I was at that statue, quite possibly ate nutella and bread there with a friend. Hm.. Interesant, non?
Interesting history, Michel! I think I knew St. Louis was named for a French king but I didn't know which one! Now I know and I now realize I should have learned this long ago! Those of us who are "into" history well realize the strong French presence here in "the new world," and the conflict (even global colonial competition) between the French and the English that went on for so long! The "French trappers" and explorers who explored the many rivers beyond the area of English coastal settlement, the interior areas of this continent -- and certainly up and down the Mississippi River, where both St. Louis and New Orleans are located! The various attempts to make Canada a part of the United States, as the new "Americans" got into conflict with England -- and the French helping the Americans defeat the English in the American revolution....then America's "founding fathers," some of them, Jefferson, Adams, Franklin and others, being in Paris as ambassadors, prior to France's own revolution -- then the competition within the young American government between the pro-French and the pro-English factions! Interesting times! And we are thankful that Napoleon sold vast areas of the North American continent to the U.S., as he was busy warring on the continent and on the seas. Then, of course, in the 20th century our histories, destinies, and security were deeply intertwined. We have gone through a lot together!
Ha! That was very perceptive of you to notice and spend time thinking about this cow...
I enjoy seeing these pictures. One thing my American friends always tell me when they return from anywhere in Europe is that it is rich with true history. We think things are old here in America, but not really compared to what is there. So many things we think are original here really are not.
I had no idea that cows ate carrots! Peut-etre, seulement les vaches francaises!
No, I was just mowing my fields to get the weeds down. When the weeds and grasses get to be three or four or five feet or more high...they need to be mowed. This helps keep the weeds from "going to seed" and multiplying themselves and gives the more beneficial grasses more competitive advantage. And looks nicer. So, I use what is called her a "bush hog," a rotary chopping mower that chops vegetation into small pieces, ideally. For mowing you use a mower that cuts them off near the ground level but otherwise intact, they just kind of lay over. I think you may know about this kind of thing too. You are right, of course, dry weather is needed for hay making. My nearby farmer friends did a cutting of hay last week and had just about perfect weather for it. And...whether weeds or grass...if it is long and turns brown it loses its nutrition for horses or other animals. Kept mowed, the newer growth is of interest to them. I don't think I have any of the toxic weeds here, dangerous to horses. At least no one has yet identified any of them to me. My friend Mary does have some toxic plants in her fields, but that's at a farm she owns 6 hours away, not here close by. And, the horses seem particular and tend to eat the things that are good for them and avoid other plants that they don't like. Apparently that doesn't completely protect them from more dangerous plants, but it's a start.
Rose the friendly cow.
Je croyais que seulement les chevaux mangeaient de carottes!!!
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C'est une histoire très jolie la tienne Michel, et les images me rappellent les temps heureux où nous aussi étions à Aigues Mortes avec nos amis, en autocaravans, il y a plus de vingt ans... C'était les Pâques et la Camargue était toute fleurie d'iris, il nous semblait d'être dans un tableau de Van Gogh!
Maintenant on est en train de faire les grand-parents à plein temps, c'est beaucoup de travail, j'ai peu de temps pour xanga ma je pense bien souvent aux amis "xanganiens", en particulier à toi.
J'espère que le prochain automne apporte des jours très serein pour vous tous et pour tout le monde, ciao.
Oui, Bikeman est mon mari, mon hero domestique et mon plus cher ami!
How spectacular. I need to travel the rivers of France.
Ha ha those photos gave me so much joy. Animals always have a way of touching your life. Anyone who has owned a pet knows this! Animals can speak without saying a word!
<3,
Aubrey
How fun! You do have such great adventures, Michel. I always enjoy reading about your life! And I didn't realize that Saint Louis was named after a French king! Beautiful statue in the picture you shared.
That is kind of you to have a 9/11 remembrance message on your blog. It's a sad day for so many.
Love, Aimee
I don't know why I find it funny that a cow is named Rose.
I know of St Louis but I've never been there. Were the grandchildren with you on the boat?
Thank you for the 9/11 memoriam. A very sad day, not only for America but for the world.
Interesting behavior. Thanks for the memoriam.
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Laurie
I appreciate your entry especially the story of Rose. I think anything to please tourists is of importance and the cows are being paid to entertain. Rose especially knows from where her carrots come.
Every word about 9/11 serves to bring it all back. I think it is very important to remember and it would be good to remember it everyday, not just on the anniversary. The human animal is very forgetful. When pain subsides the memories go with it and so do the cautions.
Thanks for remembering our national day of sadness.
Rose is a lovely name for a cow. I think French cows are more chic than American cows!
That a very impressive fort espeically seeing it from the boat. It must of been a wonderful part of your holiday to take the boat trip like that. How wonderful the cows are, I think the farmers make a certain kind of cheese from their milk.
We saw a lot of the French influence when we visited MO. It's not only St. Louis but other cities on the Mississippi River that are much more "French." St. Genevieve, for instance. Good wine also.
We have cows in the back and there is always the more dominant ones that give a little shove and a kick to those not-so-dominant. I always try to throw my "goodies"(veggies, and Spanish Moss....they love Spanish Moss) so that the less dominant can have their share. I think we humans do underestimate animal intelligence. The cows behind us are used for roping...not for eating(I don't think)...
You take, and share, such great adventures. Thank you. It is a joy to visit your site.
((((HUGS)))), Char
that is great that rose was so friendly and willing to eat carrots! i think it reminds me of piper who is always interested to eat something different! she's the fat budgie we have! hahah
great pictures!! 
ps very sweet of you to remember 9/11 which reminded me to add that to my blog, too! 
angela 
You visit so many interesting places, Michel!
These pictures tell the whole story so well. Rose the cow wasn't silly!! Maybe she regularly gets fed carrots and looks forward to this treat every now and then. 
Lovely post which really tells us animals such as the cattle aren't too different from us in many respects.
It's funny sometimes the connections that can be made with someone's post. When you mention the town of St. Louis, I think of a famous citizen from our town who grew up to be a famous Civil War general, who really loved living in St. Louis, and he was buried there. I never knew the history behind its name. His boyhood home is a museum here, and there is a statue of him in the town square.
My mother talks about having a milk cow named Lil. Also one they called Frosty. Mert, Bess, Cherry and Bill were Dad's cows names. A lot of milking going on here!
Today is a very somber day in the USA...anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the Twin
Towers. Such a pointless waste of wonderful people. No one in the USA will ever forget this
attack.
Michel, where did you learn to express yourself so well in English?? It is my understanding that
English is a very difficult language to learn. Yet, you do very well...
The weather is now turning cooler...at last! I am looking forward to the Fall.
I live in the middle of the USA where the pace of life is slightly slower than the East or
West coast of the USA..
How is your daughter-in-law... the lady who had cancer?? How is she doing? I still have her in my prayers.
Enjoy the remainder of this week, Michel. It's always good to hear from you.
Christy
i love a good steak!
pass the vino!
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>But with a scientist eye, I believe we can see here a good example of the dominance in the animal behaviour.
This has been known to go on at my house.
That's very interesting!
I love seeing all the beautiful places you visit.
it's nice when those that can give us such joy just by standing there and looking at us, are easily rewarded with vegetables! It's the simple pleasures I love, and that you take photos of. Have a great week Michel!
michel, thank you so much for the link to that song! it was beautiful!!! i did enjoy it
as for who i chose...i did not choose my ex boyfriend. i chose my best friend. it's hard though because he's very far away 
in all honesty, i think i would have laughed at the cow too. i find that dominance in my home when my 4 cats go to eat their food. i'm so glad that you put those pics up....they remind me of my trip to camargue 
i hope you are well!!!
-juli
Never knew that about St Louis. Very interesting.
It seems as though Rose told the bull that he needed to go away and let her eat her carrots in peace.
St.Louis is a wonderful place, the "Gateway to the West" as many times as I have been there I never realized it was named after a French King and saint, how interesting.
The culture and history are rich in France! I would love to visit some day to experience both.
RYC: Actually it's "Mark" but that's ok, I've been called lots of things.
RYC: No, actually I live in the small town he couldn't wait to leave. I had read of his love for the town while helping my daughter with research on a report she was doing on the General for school. I always wondered what St. Louis looked like, and if was still a good place to live.
Beautiful photos michel, i love the Camargue, i was only there once for two days but i still remember the areas of water and the flamingos.
RYC: That is one dollar (one hundred pennies). One dollar looks like $1.00 One hundred would be $100.00 One thousand would be $1,000.00. That's how much my art will be some day.
Maybe more! Ha! (now I dream)
I know that horses like to eat carrots, but I did not know that cows also like them. I have a feeling that Rose has some control over that herd.
If I knew the story of St Louis, I must have forgotten. Interesting!
9/11, how could we ever forget?
Have a good day!!!
Love
Edie Rose
I have been to St. Louis, Missouri. I went up in the Gateway Arch. It was a little scary, but I am glad I made it to the top to see all the sites.
I hope your week is going well, Michel. - Rachel
Tres beaux souvenirs du sud de la France et merci pour l'histoire du roi Louis. On nous a recommende de visiter Aigues Mortes car il parait que c'est une ancienne ville tres jolie. J'aime bien suivre vos 'blogs'. Steph
I like that first picture a lot! I could picture living there.
And what cool pictures with Rose the cow - very pretty!
I sure have missed seeing your blogs and I'm looking forward to reading them regularly!
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What an enjoyable trip - beautiful countryside, historic sites, and Rose the cow! Any butter made from her milk will be a rich color from those carrots.
I believe that Louisville, Kentucky is also named for a French king. The city symbol is the fleur de lis. It is very prominent in many places throughout the city. Of course, all of this area was once owned by France, so it should not be surprising of the French influence in place names.
As ever, Carol Suzanne
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Ah, Dear Michel, we have been to St Louis several times. We had to drive through it when we would visit our son when he lived in Indianapolis, Indiana. We haven't been there since the fall of 2002 though.
love the photo's. take care and have a fantastical day!
You are a biologist. So you looked at the cows with a scientist's eye. I would have missed the animal behavior part and looked at the fun only.
Could you throw some light on my French Bread puzzle? (Please see my Weblog entry dated July 17, 2007.) Being French and a matured individual, I am sure will know the answer to my question. If you say you don't know, I'll assume this is your National Secret and you do not want to give it away to non-French people!!!!
I love to watch the behaviour of animals. We "superior" humans could learn a lot from them if we would only watch and listen! I think Rose is a perfect name for a cow!
I will be posting again beginning this weekend. I've missed you! Take care, my friend. Hugs, Nancy 
that sounds like a fun trip
un très intéressant reportage et Rose en vedette
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Aigues-Mortes est une ville historique dont l'histoire reflète parfois l'intolérance religieuse
je me souviens avoir visité la Tour de Constance et été impressionnée par la foi de femmes qui y ont été emprisonnées
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Durand
de nos jours l'intolérance religieuse persiste hélas ...
et il n'y a que l'Amour pour y mettre fin
amitiés
LOL! FYI, it is odd for me to see cows that still have horns... all of the farmers here remove the horns of cows and bulls alike. Nice pictures. RYC: I knew you would say something about the eagles and other wildlife I saw. You and I both love the wild creatures, don't we?
Such a lovely cow that Rose, not so fussy with what she has been offered. I saw this sort of animal behavior when i was in Spain watching a bull-run, i couldnt believe me my eyes how a male bull that was all raging turned soft when the female bull came out and he followed her back with his head bowing down ignoring the spectators that were taunting him.
But will Rose eat roses? Cows to me seem kind of lazy. Perhaps this is proof that an energetic cow (one willing to stride over to the fence) is hard, but not impossible, to find.
To answer your questions about "roping" and "Spanish Moss" I think you would find both interesting:
For a better explanation about cattle roping than I can give here(it's a kind of "cowboy" activity...kind of a sport) Here is a link that will explain it in more detail.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calf_roping
I had written a whole entry a long time ago about Spanish Moss. To me, it looks like lovely old lace hanging on the oak trees. It is an "epiphyte" a kind of bromeliad related to the pineapple. It's common here in the SE section of the U.S. It does NOT harm the tree. I pull it off and feed it to the cows in the back...AND...I also have a picture of it on my previous entry. It's seen on the bottom picture...the kind of greyish stringy or lacy stuff hanging off the tree on the right..the entry about the American Bald Eagle.....
Thanks for asking...
votre amie
Francoise
BTW:
It's NOT Spanish, nor is it a moss.
Thank you for the remembrance of the 9/11 tragedy.
The story of Rose reminds me of the cat our daughter had when she was a child. His name was Oscar and he was a very small cat. He was very dominant, though, and he patrolled our neighborhood and made all of the other animals stay in their own yards. He seemed to know the boundaries of each yard. It was very funny, because even large dogs would run from him!
Cute...very cute.
Karen
Enjoyed the history lesson. Also enjoyed the previous posting.
Love the history lesson Michel. St. Louis never thought about it being named for the king. Judi
Ahh Michel, we can learn much from the animal world and Rose displayed the proper deference to her superior, did she not? But, afterall Rose did get most of the carrots anyway. A little courtesy and politeness goes a long way in the animal world. Now, if only we humans could replicate it how much better off we all would be.
Bonjour a tous!
Je ne suis pas sur du kilometrage. Peut etre 10 kms du bas au sommet. En effet c'est le sud est du plateau de Vercors, et je ne connais pas l'histoire du chevre! Je ne fais une promenade longue comme ca que rarement mais je trouve la force de quelquepart pour le faire.
Amities, Stephanie
My little friend is three years old. He'll be four in January.
Wow, I didn't know that cows eat carrots. lol
Your travels to different places are to be envied.
Have a nice day!!!
Annika
As always, your stories and pictures make enjoyable visits.
Michel! Thank you for taking me some where I have never been but hope to go to someday!
You have a beutiful country with a very rich history.
Rose the cow is beautiful! She is very small though. All of the cows Around our house are very big! It is the breed I am sure.
ryc: the rocks are very smooth all very nicly tum bled by Lake Michigan! Coopers feet were safe.
Be safe friend. Ang
Thanks for the kind words Michel. Love to you and your family. Judi
you go to such interesting places =)
We feed our horses carrots as a treat so it is resonable that Rose would like one! One of our quotes here when you want to entice someone is "Dangle a carrot in front of them"!
RYC You are so kind, Michel. I value your comment!
RYC: I have been having a time with my back for some time. I have fibromyalgia and my back, neck and shoulders hurt daily. I also find that I am a little unstable on my feet and sometimes fall. Last month I was sitting in a chair that needed some repairs that I was unaware of and the chair broke. We thought that I might have broken a hip or my tailbone. 30-40 x-rays later they said that nothing was broken. I am still having a lot of lower back pain, so I am having some MRI's done Monday on my shoulder and lower back. They are suggesting that I start physical therapy as well. It is looking like I am going to be kept busy this fall by a lot of doctor visits.
I pray all is well with you and your family. It is getting cool here now...the 50's this morning. I am looking forward to a change of seasons. How's the weather in your country? Are the leaves starting to change?
Must go for now. Hannah is already at the soccer games to referee and Emma has a game at 11:15. Have a great weekend.
Karen
Yes, I teach my classes entirely online. There is a discussion board where I discuss the lessons with the students, then they submit their assignments and take their tests over the internet. I never meet them at all. I do miss having students in front of me in a classroom, but I enjoy online teaching. It is surprising, but I think students get more 1 on 1 attention from me. I have about 150 students in 6 classes.
Rose is indeed a very special creature!
That is interesting what you said about St. Louis. I think that the state of Louisiana is also named after the king.
Have a great weekend, Michel!
My project at work is a large document which is to be mailed to the entire city for the college. There is a lot of pressure at work to make sure it looks good and is done right. Thank God it is Saturday and I get to rest!
Why was King Louis so loved by all of France? Sorry I do not know my french history.
Yvette
Thank you Michel for the complement about the profile picture. Love to you and your family, Judi
la Camargue, j'adore
I enjoyed your tale of Rose, as I do all of your stories shared here, Michel.
Nice photos Michel thanks for your comments to me Love marjie
Ah today we buried my cousin, who passed away from cancer. They are getting closer to discovering various cures for cancer but alas not soon enough.
I think rabbits and horses eats carrots but I forgot about cows. I always wondered if they had any other favorite food besides grains....
Thank you, dear Michel, for spending so much time with me this morning as I was snoozing softly through the early morning hours. *grin* Well, Miss Rose, la vaca, has rule of the roost, and all the boys want her, eh? That boy cow came over only to see how he could feed her, too, so that later on she would, perhaps, give him a little kiss? ahhh, she only has eyes for le waterman! Thank you for indulging my little fantasy!
RYC (s): I don't think you're a conehead...no place to hide it up there! Thank you for thinking me an angel *blush*, and my date this weekend? Well, we saw each other Friday and last night...had a great time, although last night his beloved Nebraska Huskers lost. I enjoy his company, and feel very comfortable and safe...it's just I don't know if I can fall in love with him, bottom line. I know he's growing on me, and it takes time...for now, it's quite nice. Did you fall in love with Janine right away? Just wondering...as I often do....Luv you, Lowie
Thanks for verifying the facts for me about St. Louis and Louisiana, Michel, it's good information to know! I think I will update soon!
Cheers!
Hi Michelle. It seemed like an enjoyable trip. Thanks also for the lesson in French History and it was nice to know that at least one of your Kings was highly thought of and revered by the French People which certainly is a contrast to later years. I am thinking of the French Revolution of course!
I wonder if they ever pictured cars parked in front of the castle some day. I guess Rose has a hard time sharing, hehe.
of course you're on the list!!
angela
All is well, Michel! I am just extremely tired. I did not sell the big house but I moved to a little house in late June. Then I was job hunting for two solid months. Then I was cleaning, painting and showing the old house for sale. Finally it did not sell before school began and I did get a teaching job. I decided to rent the big house but still had more furniture to sell and more to paint (it was 2100 sq ft) and just am finishing tomorrow night! It was horrible because I am a pack rat (I save way too much stuff!!!) and I must pay the price of storage and struggle to get it out. This fall I must go through it ALL and rid myself of this clutter. Ah, to move back into a larger space where I have more room! Not until next summer will that happen. My intended and I are to buy a new house together north of here but closer to the water than I am now. He is luckily a patient man!
I miss reading your blogs so much but every now and then I play catch up. One day I will travel to France and I MUST meet you and Janine! It will be a glorious day that day and there will be much rejoicing. Until then I can just visit in my mind.
J'etaime beaucoup. Your petite chou
You always travel to the most interesting places. Awesomeness always abound.
I love wierd art and things with terrific color. They just jump out and speak to you.
Have an awesome day.
Just guessing of course, but I think perhaps the man with the carrots was not a tourist, but one who might have owned Rose and now lives in the city. There must be more to the story than is commonly known.
Enjoyed the pictures.
Hi Michel how was your weekend. Judi
The sky in the picture is giving a nice show, perhaps to contrast with the stones of the castle
St louis must have been a great man, to be a king and a saint at the same time is very seldom.
Ryc: Yes, we had luck with the weather, at least i have a nice brown colour.
Bien à toi
Carlo
RYC: thanks! Blessings to you!
I always love your stories and photos. I hope to see your garden soon.
RYC: Will is my oldest son. He will be 31 next month.
Have a wonderful week, Michel.
Christine
J'aime des vaches! And I really appreciated your comments on my site, too. Thanks for appreciating my humor. The weather is in such flux right now. It's very exciting!
RYC: I live in Virginia, about 70 miles from Washington D.C.
RYC: Oh yes, my hair is very red. However, to be a true redneck it isn't the color of your hair which is important. Rather, it's the color of your neck.
I'm glad you liked my little story--thank you!!
You captured a special moment. I wonder how he first bacame enamored with the cow?
I love to write and love to write about spiritual things. My mind is spent on such gratitudes each day. Love to you, Judi
Queen Rose. I love that. The photo of the statue is gorgeous.
I hope your week is going well, Michel. We have definitely switched from summer to fall here. The garden is almost done. I have some carrots to pull up and maybe some potatoes. The flowers are still beautiful and have made the garden really pretty this year. The leaves are turning and soon there will be reds and golds everywhere. I have my pumpkins to cook up for pies. This is my very favorite time as we head into the fall season. My best wishes to you and your family. - Rachel
Hello Michel, sorry I am late.
Yes, I love this adventure you took! The town of Aigues -Mortes looks very much like a prison
I would not want to be there but it is interesting architecture.
The cow! Rose is a very smart cow. She is telling the male "stay away.... I mean it!"
I see the same behavior with my 2 old cats.
Tomorrow I start my classes in French. I will have to purchase a book, and probably have some work every week. Elizabeth is already writing to me the days of the week and time (Lundi matin) so I will be learning a lot.
I love statues, and this one of St Louis is very impressive! I love the crown!!!
Michel, thank you for your kind words! It takes a lot of preparation for me to look good...that, and a lot of make-up!
) I have been doing well since being on this newest medication, and my doctor was very pleased with my lack of progression. I am too!
What is the etomology of the word, "vachement"?
etymology :p
Saw your note on Shoban's site. You do very, very well with English. It amazes me that you have two languages on your blog; you are the only person I have ever found who does this. You a truly a fascinating person and that's why you have so many visitors to your blog. You show a lot of charm, too, in your wonderful comments on various sites.
I know this is a lot of work, but you are entertaining and amusing a lot of people.
Qu'un occurence très amusant.
What a nice trip, Michel. I like the pictures of Rose the cow. She was smart enough to get her carrots, while the rest were not. I grew up near St. Louis, Missouri. I never really thought about where the name came from. I knew that Pere Marquette State Park in my home state of Illinois was named for a French missionary and explorer who helped discover the area. I did not know the history of St. Louis. Isn't it amazing how we continue to learn throughout our lives? Here is a link to the state park named for Jaques Marquette.
http://www.greatriverroad.com/Pere/PereIndex.htm
Have a wonderful day. Hello to Janine and the family. Continued prayers for Marina.
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