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Victoria Olsen's avatar

I love this post. It balances the three-legged stool of father, France, and food so well, transparently. I can see the problem you're getting at. Evaluating parents is always so tricky: they are both our baseline normal and always "exceptional," as you say.

Also, I wish I had some of that grainy bread, which looks delicious.

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Cree LeFavour's avatar

thanks for this, victoria. i see you're also working on a father-memoir. it's not easy! good luck to you.

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Victoria Olsen's avatar

Yes, I will be keeping an eye on your posts for pointers!

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Rudd Weiser's avatar

Be fearless!

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Cree LeFavour's avatar

i love that advice, plum. love it.

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Stephanie's avatar

I really want you to finish this book so I can read it!

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Cree LeFavour's avatar

i'm workin' on it--just not as fast as i might wish.

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David Rothenberg's avatar

Nice to read this right now on the TGV from Avignon to Paris.... its is definitely traveling too fast! Walking sounds like the way to go....

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Cree LeFavour's avatar

i'm jealous! even if i bitch about france i adore it.

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