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Marilyn Kallet I'm a poet and children's book author, translator and essayist.

Home From France!

June 22, 2009, 7:34 am

I'm home from France, more tired than alive, but happy to have had the time to write every day, to deepen my friendships with the Auvillaraise, and to practice speaking that delicious language.   As soon as I've rested up, I will post some new photos.  I wanted to say thanks to my Red Roomies, for support, encouragement, laughter, and prayers.

 More soon.  Amities (that means friendly greetings!)   Marilyn 

Kunzang Drolma

Kunzang Drolma says:

Glad you had a safe journey

there and back, and that the time was fulfilling! Welcome home!

Marilyn Kallet

Marilyn Kallet says:

Thank you, Kunang!

I did become woven into the fabric of village life, which was a lovely experience. 

 The rabbi's prayer saved my life in the traffic circles of Barcelona! 

Ellen Sheeley

Ellen R. Sheeley says:

Rest up, Marilyn. Jet lag

Rest up, Marilyn. Jet lag is so discombobulating.

Marilyn Kallet

Marilyn Kallet says:

I Take Your Advice to Heart

Last night I woke up and didn't remember where I was!  It took a few minutes to make that bridge back to the present, and to home.

Rest is good! 

Ellen Sheeley

Ellen R. Sheeley says:

It will take a few days to

It will take a few days to get your system back on the American track. Time and diet.

Marilyn Kallet

Marilyn Kallet says:

Serious diet!

O Ellen,  I look I swallowed a beach ball.   Diet, for real!