Bonjour! Considering that it's around that time of year that lecteur/lectrice interviews are happening, I would like to share my story of how I've gotten my current lectrice job, having been inspired by Dana's own blog post of her journey to becoming one. You can also check out this post I wrote recently about how to secure … Continue reading How I Became a Lectrice in France
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Bonjour! I'm about two months late, but all the same, I wanted to give my two cents (or centimes) on the lecteur/lectrice application process in France. Especially if many of you are currently assistant.e.s or aspiring expats who want to continue living in the country legally, then having this job is a good way to do so. P.S. This post … Continue reading How to Become a Lecteur/Lectrice in France
(inspired by my trip to Albuquerque, New Mexico-- March 2015) albuquerque I. the coyote kisses the moon, howling hot-spells on sonora deserts still-breeze on stuccos and tiles i shake hands with the cactus, his needle teeth glistening in the sun smoldering tequila from the patron, giving us another on the rocks II. i listen to … Continue reading albuquerque (poem)
Around this time last year, I spent the weekend visiting the famous châteaux de la Loire in central France. Of course, with some odd, one hundred châteaux scattered all over the region, it would be impossible to see them all-- that said, I saw a few of them and it made my short getaway worthwhile. Known for being the … Continue reading Destination: Châteaux de la Loire, France