tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post5394635677156110800..comments2024-03-23T01:22:34.629+01:00Comments on The Provence Post: Provence Book GiveawayJulie Mautnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03600036888193273854noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-17315150594561807202012-03-15T15:03:50.080+01:002012-03-15T15:03:50.080+01:00I would love to read this lovely book.....at my ne...I would love to read this lovely book.....at my new, three hundred year old petite maison en Provence!!!Kathleen Hurdernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-89458086677254590662011-04-18T07:46:05.286+02:002011-04-18T07:46:05.286+02:00Provence means a lot to me because it is where my ...Provence means a lot to me because it is where my son was born. <br /><br />It is a world full of contrast: glorious sun + scary mistral, beautiful estates + run down dwellings, a private haven + tourist trap, old + new ... all harmoniously living together.Lavender Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146068994562530407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-33160463369500584272011-04-13T23:21:37.404+02:002011-04-13T23:21:37.404+02:00Hi Julie!
I never do this but I would like to put ...Hi Julie!<br />I never do this but I would like to put my hat in the ring.....Provence means to me the first time Robes and I went together to France (he, only having been a right bank person in Paris during the "Oil expense account" days had never gone SOUTH)We rented an apartment before it was "de rigeur" and were welcomed by the most delightful family, the "Mazaloubouds" in the very tiny village of La Roque Alric in the Valcluse. The views, their hospitality, the generosity and the willingness to please and share<br />made our first trip to France together a heartfelt and memorable one. I am getting a little messy thinking of this...... But I know what Provence is....... Please you should probably offer to someone who hasn't been there to give them incentive to go. But if you have a spare copy to give out, donne a moi, s'il vous plait!;) MaryanneBeadboard UpCountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08021853986081835613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-28728767217546835772011-04-13T16:17:32.221+02:002011-04-13T16:17:32.221+02:00Jeudi41 can you email me? Random House and I have ...Jeudi41 can you email me? Random House and I have chosen your poem as the winner of our little contest! But we're having trouble reaching you. Email me: juliemautner@aol.com<br />Thanks!Julie Mautnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03600036888193273854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-21774237038358743942011-04-12T15:59:11.492+02:002011-04-12T15:59:11.492+02:00We are going to buy a lot in Lorgues in just a wee...We are going to buy a lot in Lorgues in just a week and 1/2, and we'll build a little villa there! We love it! My husband is French and has family in Provence. I've read every book I can find about France for 15 years and can't wait to live there! : )Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11812861380248711480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-9929063783200109822011-04-11T19:46:26.836+02:002011-04-11T19:46:26.836+02:00What does Provence mean to me: The beautiful flowe...What does Provence mean to me: The beautiful flowers in pots on the windowsils. Or peddling my bike into the town to shop at the bakery or local butcher. Where they wrap the baguette with a square of paper so I may carry it home. Or finding fresh grown asparagus from a local farm. Life is full of simple wonderful pleasures in the south of France. I want to go back...<br />SueSuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-44190496131435752432011-04-11T13:54:32.952+02:002011-04-11T13:54:32.952+02:00Hi everyone, this is my very first post!
I have no...Hi everyone, this is my very first post!<br />I have not read the book but I know the author. She actually writes under a pseudonym, her real name is Joanna Baggott. She lives in Tallahassee, Florida where we used to live. <br />I'm trying to talk her into doing a reading at Book-in-Bar in Aix.I'll let you all know if I convince here (smile)<br />MariaLibrarianladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07437526232692599687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-57404621794871486412011-04-11T13:17:16.189+02:002011-04-11T13:17:16.189+02:00For me, Provence means the familiarity of all the ...For me, Provence means the familiarity of all the people I know in the village I live in and wave to as I walk through it, making friendly small talk along the way. It's the security of my partner's family close by to rely on if we need anything and the exasperation of receiving their advice, shared with us as generously as meals, tools, and extra blankets for guests.<br /><br />I'm amused by all of the characters all around me, and their often-convenient logic. I’m bewildered at the lack of incentive to work to make money, and relieved that people don't measure each other’s value by the amount of money they make. I’m as frustrated by the closure of services during the middle of every day, as much as I love the long, leisurely lunches.<br /><br />Things happen slowly here and simple tasks and arrangements can be unimaginably complicated. And I’m happy to go with it, let go of control, let go of stress, and enjoy the tastes, fragrances, the cadence of the southern French way of speaking, and the funny Provençal accent.'Loshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13035587111102386209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-57662039112297493562011-04-11T00:15:10.125+02:002011-04-11T00:15:10.125+02:00Ive only been to Provence once and would so love t...Ive only been to Provence once and would so love to go back and discover more. I loved their architecture and statues and fountains. But I adored their linen and bought quite a few pieces back to give me that rustic and natural feel Provence does so well. Im a new follower only just finding you.Looking forward to what you will share with us. Fionachateaudelillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345759817435883277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-45044052452901414332011-04-10T01:15:24.734+02:002011-04-10T01:15:24.734+02:00Dear Provence Post:
Ten years ago this spring, I...Dear Provence Post: <br /><br />Ten years ago this spring, I got my first passport and a French-English dictionary and headed for Provence in order to further my culinary pedigree. Receiving this book would totally make up for the irony of walking into my first French kitchen...and meeting my German mentor.<br /><br />All my love to St. Rémy~<br />JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-56662381869626035342011-04-09T14:32:43.384+02:002011-04-09T14:32:43.384+02:00I have vineyard at home and love to sit under itI have vineyard at home and love to sit under itRingBalihttp://www.ringbali.com/search/label/Hotels%20and%20Resortsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-53636243933129007892011-04-09T03:59:13.859+02:002011-04-09T03:59:13.859+02:00I see Provence in my mind's eye....as a place ...I see Provence in my mind's eye....as a place to recover from unrequited love and burst into bloom again...Joannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-72947155465352093482011-04-08T23:36:06.767+02:002011-04-08T23:36:06.767+02:00For me, Provence means 'memories' - memori...For me, Provence means 'memories' - memories of the new and wonderful experiences I shared with my daughter in the February of 2007 in the magical medieval villages of the Luberon. DelDelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15700368572673254493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-83313941020876170142011-04-08T16:06:47.914+02:002011-04-08T16:06:47.914+02:00Julie, Provence is my dream. I think of traveling...Julie, Provence is my dream. I think of traveling there, heck, moving there everyday! My passion began in 3rd grade French class and has never ceased. I really thought by my BIG birthday my dream would have come true . . .<br />still waiting. <br />Thanks for your interesting posts; I enjoy reading them very much.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913958296981829141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-15273102117235290852011-04-08T08:19:40.842+02:002011-04-08T08:19:40.842+02:00Like everyone else, I love the lavender and the bl...Like everyone else, I love the lavender and the blue skies in summer.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041872314763651462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-10770928553998198012011-04-08T04:37:50.577+02:002011-04-08T04:37:50.577+02:00I love Provence - my favorite spot is Lourmarin. I...I love Provence - my favorite spot is Lourmarin. I read everything I can find about the place that I feel is part of me. Arlene Janssenenelrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11162595874342418002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-20725053470977383382011-04-07T21:26:57.276+02:002011-04-07T21:26:57.276+02:00Fpund your blog and I am thrilled. Absolutely lov...Fpund your blog and I am thrilled. Absolutely love Provence and, in fact, we will be there in June. Would love to read this book. Merci.Schnitzel and the Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074542460030763545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-81765048856512472382011-04-07T20:30:07.492+02:002011-04-07T20:30:07.492+02:00Provence is a dream vacation!Provence is a dream vacation!Bevnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-27649466290095176182011-04-07T18:25:01.235+02:002011-04-07T18:25:01.235+02:00I have purchased it and adore it!
I can only imagi...I have purchased it and adore it!<br />I can only imagine how beautiful<br />Provence is...and I will make it<br />there someday!<br /><br />Jane<br />Flora DooraJane, Naples, Floridahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676903669780349436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-77154540159641865692011-04-07T17:31:57.726+02:002011-04-07T17:31:57.726+02:00Oh the things life throws at us - for me it has be...Oh the things life throws at us - for me it has been a separation after 34 years of marriage; a daughter getting married, a son-in-law having a heart attack while his wife (another daughter) was six weeks pregnant; and finally the birth of my first grandchild the same week I will sign divorce papers. I love all things french and although I have never been to Provence believe that someday I will call it home. Can't wait to get my hands on this novel!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-2755078918926159262011-04-07T17:00:20.635+02:002011-04-07T17:00:20.635+02:00Provence is my where my dreams lie. The thought o...Provence is my where my dreams lie. The thought of another book about Provence is thrilling! I only hope I can one day fulfill my dream, but until then reading a new book will do the trick!Kelly's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16055897705060990809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-20126648722737901552011-04-07T16:48:59.295+02:002011-04-07T16:48:59.295+02:00Provence is the promise of hope and peace. After ...Provence is the promise of hope and peace. After loosing my husband and oldest child to cancer, I long for a place of serenity, beauty and rest. Healing for me has been hope for something in the future and not being hooked by brokenness in my past. I'm looking forward to reading this book!Focus Yoga Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698304357773974731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-74260605837663402842011-04-07T16:46:47.171+02:002011-04-07T16:46:47.171+02:00Provence is the promise of hope and peace. After ...Provence is the promise of hope and peace. After loosing my husband and oldest child to cancer, I long for a place of serenity, beauty and rest. Healing for me has been hope for something in the future and not being hooked by brokenness in my past. I'm looking forward to reading this book!Focus Yoga Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16698304357773974731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-70557574275631553122011-04-07T15:35:43.827+02:002011-04-07T15:35:43.827+02:00Alas, living in Houston, Texas, the city of selfis...Alas, living in Houston, Texas, the city of selfish developers who pour concrete over everything...beautiful Provence might inspire me to return to my canvases and paints. Muses are alive and well there, I suspect.Sharon Stanley Ruggerionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5086987595843113662.post-36339784809202212952011-04-07T01:23:29.896+02:002011-04-07T01:23:29.896+02:00Still remember my trip there 10 years ago...Would ...Still remember my trip there 10 years ago...Would love to do it again..this book sounds like a real treasure...CheriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com