Learn a Language More Easily through Childhood Learning Preferences

We might most naturally learn our second (and beyond) languages in the same way we learned our first.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthJune 22, 2022language learning, French Comments

Where to See the Roman Empire in the South of France

If you love history—especially ancient history—like I do, check out Marseilles, Nîmes, Arles, and the Pont du Gard. (Among other amazing sites!)

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthJune 15, 2022France, travelComment

What Your Suitcase Probably Doesn’t Contain (but Should)

I can think of a few pieces that every suitcase should include that many people never consider. These items go for every person and for every season.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthJune 8, 2022travel, vacation Comments

Month-in-Review Highlights: May 2022

Tossing out a few random highlights from my review of progress against goals through May 2022, with a few wins and a few, er, areas of improvement.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthJune 1, 2022postmortem, goalsComment

What to See and Where to Eat in Le Mans, France

If you find yourself in Le Mans either to visit people (like me) or to accompany a race fan, I have a few ideas for you on what to do, see, and eat that has nothing to do with motorsports.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthMay 25, 2022France, travel Comments

Why Do People Wear Hoodies?

People who love hoodies—like me—can think of countless reasons why people wear them.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthMay 18, 2022hoodie, culture, fashionComment

Avignon in Winter: What to See, Do, and Expect

No matter the season you visit Avignon, you’ll find plenty to see, do, and enjoy. (And to eat!)

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthMay 11, 2022france, travel, culture Comments

Month-in-Review Highlights: April 2022

My goals review at this point in the year reminds me that continuing to delay on certain to-dos moves me from prioritizing certain goals over others to pure procrastination.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthMay 4, 2022postmortem, goalsComment

Why People Don’t Learn the Local Language

It’s easy to criticize people who don’t learn the local language to fluency—until you gain a bit of perspective.

Migrating, Editor's PicksLeslie FarnsworthApril 27, 2022language learning, expat Comments

What to Eat in Avignon: Our Top Food Recommendations

Avignon delivers in terms of food. The bakeries, patisseries, restaurants, chocolatiers, and cafes impressed us over and over again.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthApril 20, 2022travel, france, foodComment

Books I've Read: Q1 2022

A review of what I read in Q1 2022. What should I read next?

JournalLeslie FarnsworthApril 13, 2022reading, literature, booksComment

Month-in-Review Highlights: March 2022

The ability to venture into the world helped me better progress on some of my goals for the year. (Go figure.)

JournalLeslie FarnsworthApril 6, 2022postmortem, goalsComment

How I Learned French: Resources for French Language Learners

Here are the most valuable resources and experiences I’ve had for learning the French language to help you in your journey.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthMarch 30, 2022language learning, france Comments

Disappointing French Delicacies: Regional Food You Can Skip

I’ve encountered certain French regional specialty foods that I am only glad I tried so that I can spare you from trying them yourselves.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthMarch 23, 2022france, food, culture Comments

The Coronavirus Diaries: The Second Anniversary Edition

I hope I won’t need to write a third anniversary post—but I won’t speak too soon. I didn’t think I’d need to write a first anniversary post, much less one for the second anniversary.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthMarch 15, 2022coronavirus diariesComment

Trip Planning Tips and Tricks: How I Plan My Travel

While all of us have our preferences, including me, I have picked up a few best practices and shortcuts that could help almost anyone who plans to a trip.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthMarch 9, 2022travel, vacation, culture Comments

Month-in-Review Highlights: February 2022

February came along to toss molasses in my path and slow me down. I still made progress across many of my objectives, but not at January’s pace.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthMarch 2, 2022postmortem, goalsComment

Why and How to Treat Your Employees like Your Clients (or Better!)

For a team to truly achieve its potential, bosses need to treat employees like clients. Not just the other way around.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthFebruary 23, 2022employees, management, leadershipComment