du Jour

Helen Devries
13:58 PM October 31, 2012

This American lady upped sticks and moved herself to Provence to fulfill a dream....but this is not one of the vapid 'living the dream' blogs wallowing macarons and croissants. It's a blog that gives a picture of her life, how she manages to stay, the administrative obstacles, how she overcomes them...and - respect - how she parks a car in town! She has a clear individual voice...one I look forward to hearing again as soon as i have finished reading the last post...

Sarah
20:11 PM November 01, 2012

I love Delena's blog. I admire how she upped sticks and made a life in Aix en Provence with all the difficulties that that implies. She writes with humour and intelligence, tells us about her highs and lows, her lucky breaks, her visitors, her visits elsewhere and her interesting life in Provence. I always home in onto her posts when they pop into my blog list reader.

Sylvia
17:27 PM November 07, 2012

Best find of the year! I can finally read a good blog from someone my age with whom I can identify a bit more. Delana's personality wins you over the moment you start reading her. What a lovely woman! She has an amazing "go for it" spirit, and doesn't find excuses to not live her life the way she wants at an age where many are looking forward to retiring in a few years and THEN follow their dreams. Life is NOW and Delana knows it...what a chic! I want to be like her when I grow up (and I'm 53)

Sherry Ingersoll
00:56 AM November 14, 2012

Love Delana's blog....look forward to reading about her experiences and escapades. Love her writing and her spirit.

Neki Desu
09:45 AM November 15, 2012

such a fun blog full of joie de vivre! she's constantly reminding us that where there's a will there's a way.

Mlle. Chaussette
14:24 PM November 16, 2012

Delana's blog is the reality of my fantasy. Living in the South of France is only something most of us dream of. I love the day to day adventures - the simple things she finds and writes about so touchingly. I can really experience the life she describes with all the senses. Plus - the photos are wonderful!!

Blandina
08:07 AM November 19, 2012

Delana is a warm woman full of humour. A big smile comes to my face when I see that there is a new post to be read. And she has so much courage! An example for all of us with an empty nest.

Kirsty@Bonjour
06:38 AM December 14, 2012

Delana has a great writing voice and an endless supply of really interesting things to write about - who doesn't want to hear about what living in France is really like? She's an extraordinary woman living an extraordinary life!