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Lying in French

9/25/2017

My parents were both country people, and they taught me everything I needed to know about animals.

There are two kinds of animals: livestock and protectors. Livestock willingly give their bodies, or the products of their bodies, for our food. Protectors keep away snakes, rodents, tarantulas, coyotes, and burglars. Protectors may also herd cows.

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Hazelnuts

9/19/2017

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My maiden name is Hazelton. Yvonne Hazelton. Yes, I know, it’s quite a mouthful.

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And I Thought the Paperwork Was the Worst Part

9/14/2017

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Getting a French long-stay visa was challenging. We had to do a boatload of paperwork back in California, involving bank statements, health insurance, proof of income, taxes, passports, marriage certificates, birth certificates, tiny photos, airline tickets, and letters stating why we wanted to move to France and promising not to work there. It was grueling, but if you’re a grownup who can handle taxes and health insurance, you can do it.

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How to Get an American Document Notarized in France

9/7/2017

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Or...How to Embarrass Yourself in France. Again.

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