#lifeinfrance – JAYSPEAK

August Begins…

Yes, this is the month that Steve died and went away forever and ever. I have no words to describe how I still feel and I now live in Paris. Trying to cope. Just sit with that thought …. Best, Jay

Happy Birthday Jay, Janet, Mom, Grandma and……

It’s wonderful to be 87 because it is old in experience and not too to old to have time ahead! Besides, I will always be young at heart « Little Janet Jewell from Gainesville, Georgia » Aires/Peach/Little chicken and more …… March 30, 1937 It all started and wow what a great lifetime!!!!! I feel very blessed.

Growing and expanding

The Universe wants to remind you to stay open and receptive to all its good and abundance. When you do, more good comes your way! 🤍 With the new year just around the corner, it’s more important than ever to be in alignment with the Universe. As our beloved Louise said: “No matter how wonderfulContinue reading “Growing and expanding”

Thoughts

“In the last Quarter of Life” A lot of us are in the last quarter of life, and I share the following without politics, religion, or race cards. Just gentle thoughts: You know, time has a way of catching you off-guard about how quickly it travels. It feels like just yesterday that I was youngContinue reading “Thoughts”

God’s Plan

I have made plans of what is next all of my life and I need to know what God’s plan is for me now. I have fallen down four times and I need to stop and get a grip on my life! The problem is that I don’t know how and I keep fallingContinue reading “God’s Plan”

MY LITTLE CORNER OF THE COTE!

This is not what I had in mind when I got on the plane to Nice, France, in the fall of 2015, mind you. But, after much bemoaning and bewailing about having to downsize, I actually am enjoying my little corner of the Côte. No, I don’t have a Sea view. No, I don’t have a mountainContinue reading “MY LITTLE CORNER OF THE COTE!”

HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!!

LET’S DO IT! HERE’S TO 2018!! New Year Resolutions!! Best, Jay

#SmartAuthor “FIGURING THINGS OUT”

From one #SmartAuthor to others, I continue to be ‘berry beezy’ in France, figuring things out. It is not easy, being an expat. Each day is full of its own challenges in real life and online. Nothing is as it seems – like opening a door, flushing the john, turning on water, working an elevator,Continue reading “#SmartAuthor “FIGURING THINGS OUT””

#SmartAuthor WRITE THAT BOOK!! JUST DO IT!!

#smartauthor I started writing in 2012. Well, that is not really true. I started writing when I was a little girl. The first “Diary” I have is dated 1949. I wanted to record things – thoughts, secrets, events. I want to spend time with my best friend – ME. During the day, I “behaved” –Continue reading “#SmartAuthor WRITE THAT BOOK!! JUST DO IT!!”

NEW RELEASE: “JAYSPEAK ON THE COTE D’AZUR”

This book is dedicated to Steve. We dreamed this dream together. Then, made eleven months of it a reality. It is also dedicated to Andrea and Kate and the people who encouraged me to keep writing – Adria and Judi, are you listening? It never would have happened without all of you. It started likeContinue reading “NEW RELEASE: “JAYSPEAK ON THE COTE D’AZUR””