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We are two dads, one spirited daughter, trading the fast pace of the U.S. for slower mornings, longer lunches, and life under the southern French sun. Join us as we experience a quieter, fuller, and far more intentional life in France.

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    Two dads and one spirited daughter attempting a very unserious life in the south of France. We swapped the American hustle for slower mornings, longer lunches, and a steady stream of cultural confusion, expat chaos, and everyday misadventures.

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    Paris-based writer, GenXer and animal lover. I explore midlife reinvention and l'art de vivre. My work has appeared in Fodor’s, The Independent, The Washington Post, Glamour, and more.

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