Hi Janice. I have read lots of your blogs about your life in France. Great idea to make a book out of this.
One thing to note. You were 68 years old when you decided to leave for France. I am currently 72 years old and the only thing holding me back from moving ( truly, the most important thing) is that my children would be horrified that I would miss the grandchildren growing up. The older I get the less fear I have. Could it be ignorance? I hope not. I hope it is experience. I look at what you have done and lived to tell the tale. Brava!