Elise,
My name is Tara (Johnson) Kinder. I graduated from Wheeling HS in 1990 and you were my French teacher for a couple years. I became a teacher for students who are Deaf and hard of hearing. I want you to know that I have thought of you often over the years. I still have ( and treasure) the book you signed for me, "The Little Prince", and always think of you when I visit Chicago's Art Institute, or when I find myself confidently able to identify and appreciate the French art impressionists. You truly were a great teacher who I will always remember fondly! I hope you are enjoying life and your apparent travels abroad! So wonderful to find you on a Google search after all these years! Bien amicalement!:)
Ann B. Murphy
Dear Ms. Detterbeck,
My name is Ann Murphy and your were my French teacher at Lyons Township High School. I found your blog because I just googled you! In the past few years, I have been working on my french by taking classes and spending as much time as possible in France.
Recently, a friend asked me why I love the language and culture of France so much. I explained that I had an amazing teacher 40 years ago at LT and that I always remembered your classes and your name.
Today I am an artist and I live in Oakland, CA and I just spent the summer in Montpellier studying at the Alliance Francaise. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration so long ago. My email is attached if you feel like writing.
Have a great trip!
Ann
Julie Klaper
Loved revising Dordogne. We missed the hanging gardens but lots of other photos were of familiar places. The cave experience way surpassed ours because none of that was built when we were there. At least our weather in Santa Fe has been better than yours! Looking forward to catching up this fall when we are all back in SC
Mike And Denise
Dear Elise,
Your photos of Arles reminded us how much we enjoyed our visit to the Arles area and the croissants!!!!
Ruth And Hans
Dear Elise and Les
Thank you so much for the wonderful days you spent with us and all the interesting places you showed us. We falled in love with Southern France and hope to see you next year again. Much love
Hans
Maybe I make a ride with my new Mustang to Villevieille next year or we will meet at another wonderful place in France. It is always much fun to see you.
Ruth
During the last 3 months I have learnt so much about France, especially the history and the nice places to see. I will miss your blog and the photos. Have a save trip back.
Ruth
I love the pictures with the whole family. Nice to see them all together in villevieille. Elise you have such great ideas to do things with the kids. They will never forget this stay.
Gigi
Finally caught up with you and your fabulous days!! Love seeing your home and your travels!
Don't forget to come back to the "Good 'Ole U.S.A.!
Ruth
we really had a great time together. super your blog. Thank you for everything. We falled in love with France.
Vivian
Wow! I feel like I was with you during your tour at the art exhibit. I love all the paintings as well as your commentary. It is quite obvious that you are having fabulous beginning to your summer holiday in France. Here's to you both and your tours of all the villages. Enjoy!
P.S. Love Turner's yellow. They have just started painting my house. However, my yellow is not as intense. Mellow yellow!
Ruthhaag
Elise and Les It is always interesting to read what you have done during your stay in France and to have a look at the wonderful pictures. See you soon in Nice. Have a save trip.
