tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post843644573537134121..comments2023-10-14T18:34:30.879+02:00Comments on Lost in Arles: Calling All SaintsHeather Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-79847083181007225892012-11-06T07:33:48.659+01:002012-11-06T07:33:48.659+01:00Your photos are delightfully creepy!
Not a single ...Your photos are delightfully creepy!<br />Not a single trick-or-treater around these parts, but in fairness, it rained buckets all day, so I'm giving Les Villagers a pass on this year, but next year, they better bring it! Sara Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058056977783867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-42186672044516748492012-11-04T14:48:47.803+01:002012-11-04T14:48:47.803+01:00That completely makes sense to me too! Although I ...That completely makes sense to me too! Although I shudder to think what would happen here if we did have a Guy Fawkes type of night in France--they might get carried away and really start a revolution!! :OHeather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-39262760970002221192012-11-03T09:42:02.623+01:002012-11-03T09:42:02.623+01:00Heather you have summed up Halloween and La Toussa...Heather you have summed up Halloween and La Toussaint beautifully, I never really got the trick or treat thing as it was not really around in the UK when I was young instead we had something called 'Mischief Night' which we celebrated on November 4th the night before Guy Fawkes night. <br /><br /> A few years ago some friends organised a Guy Fawkes night and invited all the local French to come along, they were also instructed to make a Guy for the bonfire and we had a best Guy competition, the local French really went to town and some of the Guys were works of art, they were a bit perplexed at first when they realised the Guys were really going to be burnt! But they soon got into the spirit especially when they learnt the history of the custom! They loved it! Asked if we could do it every year. I think Guy Fawkes night captured the revolutionary spirit of the French perfectly. Dashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05329090600374787029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-70876348974371689322012-11-02T18:56:43.081+01:002012-11-02T18:56:43.081+01:00No Ann Mah, YOU were too much cuteness when you we...No Ann Mah, YOU were too much cuteness when you were 5 in your Holly Hobby outfit!!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-56613724102749818632012-11-02T16:26:49.650+01:002012-11-02T16:26:49.650+01:00Oh, Heather, that little envelope with the hand-dr...Oh, Heather, that little envelope with the hand-drawn ghosts is adorable! And the "Happy Halloween" in French school-kid handwriting -- too much cuteness!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02338866736179525747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-3030738272376332622012-11-02T14:27:47.410+01:002012-11-02T14:27:47.410+01:00Loved the photos and your description of Halloween...Loved the photos and your description of Halloween there. You captured the feeling of eerie most certainly. I noticed several candy shops in Venice had decorated their windows with Halloween items and wondered if that was for the benefit of tourists or if somewhere on the 31st there would be a little goblin and ghoul lurking in the shadows along those dark canals seeking treats and threatening tricks. . .<br />xo<br />jJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-38615117362046315072012-11-01T19:21:00.044+01:002012-11-01T19:21:00.044+01:00Thank you but I can't take any credit--it hone...Thank you but I can't take any credit--it honestly has been that spooky here!! <br /><br />And I have to admit that I was initially on the lookout for Reese's peanut butter cups...as I really doubted anyone would stop by...<br /><br />Now you have peaked my curiosity...what is your favorite I wonder?Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-13168958208784942922012-11-01T19:18:00.667+01:002012-11-01T19:18:00.667+01:00Oh, I hope whoever scooped up those candies apprec...Oh, I hope whoever scooped up those candies appreciated them! How generous of you and how unsurprising that is to me. <br /><br />As for your questions, I think that "Fous le camp" can mean either depending who is saying it and how--it certainly isn't a polite thing to say, either. And I have no idea what the kids were given at other homes but they did seem rather blown away by my full-size Snickers bars!! I know, NOT a good American influence but it was Haaaallloooweeeennn! :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-81813392699968252132012-11-01T19:14:01.159+01:002012-11-01T19:14:01.159+01:00As stunned as I still am by this compliment, sever...As stunned as I still am by this compliment, several hours later, I am going to turn it right around and shine it back on you for that is certainly how I feel when I read anything by you. I can't wait to feel what it will be like to read an entire novel that way, I know I won't be able to put it down. I'll look forward to telling you so! <br /><br />Thank you...thank you.Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-53410128869406288162012-11-01T19:10:48.708+01:002012-11-01T19:10:48.708+01:00I felt the same! I was smiling ear to ear. Next ye...I felt the same! I was smiling ear to ear. Next year, like you, I will correct my error and be better prepared!!!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-48771718471245294572012-11-01T19:09:43.728+01:002012-11-01T19:09:43.728+01:00Thank you! But how did the evening turn out?Thank you! But how did the evening turn out?Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-41478631932193384042012-11-01T19:09:13.549+01:002012-11-01T19:09:13.549+01:00No, Ben came with me to the door, wagging his tail...No, Ben came with me to the door, wagging his tail all the time! You know how our Goldens are. :)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-6795077649899366322012-11-01T19:06:20.010+01:002012-11-01T19:06:20.010+01:00As I thoroughly enjoyed your charming post about y...As I thoroughly enjoyed your charming post about your Halloween party, I know that it must have been wonderful!!! <br /><br />Thank you for the kind words too! Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-37001282482679815012012-11-01T19:04:49.582+01:002012-11-01T19:04:49.582+01:00Thinking of you today, Leslie and sending strength...Thinking of you today, Leslie and sending strength your way. I would offer a hug too if I could. <br /><br />And I love imagining you and your gang putting on the show for Halloween! I can just picture it...<br /><br />*imagine recieving hug here*Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-91893649399497002802012-11-01T18:56:51.930+01:002012-11-01T18:56:51.930+01:00That is absolutely what I was thinking! But I thin...That is absolutely what I was thinking! But I think that I would prefer having a quiet glass of wine or two, relaxing on Malte. ;) What is certain is that we three, while each unique, have some serious overlaps in our characters...<br /><br />And I really meant what I wrote Loree--I love the way you write and how you see. There is never ever anything stilted or forced in it, which leaves me thinking that I know you! Please keep going...you have so much to offer all of us. <br /><br />Bisous,<br />H<br /><br />Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-83287871148356476292012-11-01T18:52:46.381+01:002012-11-01T18:52:46.381+01:00Day of the Dead... You certainly captured it... An...Day of the Dead... You certainly captured it... And oh, these moody and exquisite images...<br /><br />As for the day after Halloween, thank goodness I didn't buy all the candies I love most (and find irresistible)...BigLittleWolfhttp://dailyplateofcrazy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-56835218798954214622012-11-01T18:51:47.996+01:002012-11-01T18:51:47.996+01:00Jeanne, I loved your description!! And only on the...Jeanne, I loved your description!! And only on the West Coast would the adults get such a treat--and I bet it isn't Bag in Box or TJ's Best either! ;) I love that you help out your friends, they must appreciate it so much, as do their kids! Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-45379519063705956692012-11-01T18:49:44.577+01:002012-11-01T18:49:44.577+01:00Oooh, thanks for that, I am off to read it now!
...Oooh, thanks for that, I am off to read it now! <br /><br />And I loved the Ah, Ah part--although it made me think that the poor ghost was about to sneeze! ;)Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-36471926045524582902012-11-01T18:48:24.546+01:002012-11-01T18:48:24.546+01:00Thank you so very much Elizabeth. My plus proches ...Thank you so very much Elizabeth. My plus proches are all in Michigan now and it seems like everyone else is fine!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-80714802815421855142012-11-01T18:45:01.630+01:002012-11-01T18:45:01.630+01:00A piece of light blue paper with "Happy Hallo...A piece of light blue paper with "Happy Halloween" written in the same fancy script in yellow--very much to the point, non? Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-62584953849897817002012-11-01T18:41:17.151+01:002012-11-01T18:41:17.151+01:00Oh how I have learned to see the same experience o...Oh how I have learned to see the same experience on the other side of the world through your eyes and perspective! It is amazing really. For once a truly "Happy" Halloween! Who could have guessed? <br /><br />John's thought made me laugh for my bunch were the same. And yes, written in English and spoken in French--either the envelope was prepared as part of an English class project or that is an Anglophonism here--I can't imagine anyone saying: "joyeuse Halloween"--for as I wrote, it is not the most joyful of weekends...<br />xo!Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-19183263496282515612012-11-01T18:37:13.457+01:002012-11-01T18:37:13.457+01:00I had the biggest treat today--a complete surprise...I had the biggest treat today--a complete surprise--I'll tell you about it soon. I am set for treats for the rest of the year! :)<br /><br />And I have thought a few times today about the image of the cemeteries lit with candles. So very beautiful and moving, to offer light for the souls to find their way home...<br /><br />Wishing you both lots of warmth and fine company during this pivotal period of the year. I know you will not go wanting...<br />Gros bisous,<br />HHeather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-16058440343670941232012-11-01T18:33:39.191+01:002012-11-01T18:33:39.191+01:00Six?! Six!! I had to read that twice!!! Whew!!! Six?! Six!! I had to read that twice!!! Whew!!! Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-33311214628852417842012-11-01T18:08:48.923+01:002012-11-01T18:08:48.923+01:00Heather, like everything "transplanted",...Heather, like everything "transplanted", who knows this may flowered into a beautiful hybrid, with that unique France flavor we all love. The envelope is pretty intriguing. Inquiring mind, you know...:) "Fous le camp", does that mean "get out of here" or "leave"? My France is so basic, it's sad..:) At 9:00 pm last night, the 5 bags of leftover M&Ms, Snickers, Butterfingers, Nerds, Almond Joys were left on the doorsteps with a note. "Take as much as you want". This morning the doorsteps were all cleared not even a plastic bag in sight. Do France kids eat this type of candies? What do they get when trick or treating? Another inquiring mind question for you...:) Happy Late Halloween!<br /><br />Amelia<br /> <br /><br />Amelianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2498719763759636773.post-87689076729747737572012-11-01T14:12:54.341+01:002012-11-01T14:12:54.341+01:00Heather, you have a gift for pulling these dispara...Heather, you have a gift for pulling these disparate elements together in such a singular way! I'm trying to put my finger on what it is that happens with your posts and I think it's a little like this. You write these at a certain point in time. You post them. Whenever I come to have a look, it's like they spring to life and are happening 'in real time' for me as I experience them. There is an atemporal quality about your word and image braids, like a swirling hologram that pops to color when I open the music box.<br /><br />That is how you are.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.com