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Thomas Davis's avatar

I'm a caregiver and a Francophile. This list is a bonanza! I've shared the link among caregivers in Delaware. Thank you!

Victoria's avatar

You're very welcome, Thomas! A bonanza - I love that!

I'm a big francophile ever since I spent my 3rd year of Uni (1993-4) in the South of France, and I went on to do half my MBA in France.

I hope the ComfortZone offers you a rich source of ideas and inspiration moving forward. best wishes

Thomas Davis's avatar

I spent a summer in Alsace in '65, and had numerous opportunities to use French after that. I wrote at Substack about my "French Connection": https://tcd123usa.substack.com/p/my-french-connection?r=ply16

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I forgot to add that I'm a caregiver for my wife of 56 years. She has dementia and is living at home. I'm also a kind of caregiver for veterans. I'm a retired pastor, a combat Vietnam veteran, and the founder of the Interfaith Veterans' Workgroup, whose mission is to prevent veteran suicide in Delaware. Some of the skills I learned in that role, such as deep breathing meditation and t'ai chi, are proving very valuable in my present "assignment."

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Thanks for sharing, Thomas. I read some of that in your bio. I appreciate your comments and connecting here, as I'm sure you've much to share that could help others.

I was blessed to have discovered mindfulness as a practice and more formal practice exactly when I most needed it in 2015, at the 'Prelude to my Caregiving'. I'm also grateful for my curious brain seeking out more experts' resources! e.g. Kristin Neff and Thich Nhat Hanh

Bespoke Traveler's avatar

I do love those Chefs Table episodes! Thanks for all the recommendations.

Victoria's avatar

You're very welcome, thanks for the feedback! It was fun rewatching the Christina Tossi episode!

TAFAKARI's avatar

Love these recs: salt fat acid heat, ugly delicious, the diplomat - all amazing stuff! Gonna bookmark this for later

Victoria's avatar

Thanks, Zan! I’ve more but wanted folks to have this for the weekend ;-)

Sarah Coomber's avatar

Thank you for these recommendations, Victoria! Great timing as we head into the holidays!

Victoria's avatar

Thanks, Sarah! Yes, I hope it helps. The YouTube ones are great!

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Dec 21, 2024
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Victoria's avatar

FYI there are lots of great French TV & Films if you search 'French' on Netflix.

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Thanks, Freya.