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Christmas Stuff part One

Ever noticed that all the major newspapers and magazines over Christmas are written months before? When I worked […]

December 18, 2014 Christmas

(NO) Sunday Shopping à la Française

Boring boring boring small town Sunday ! Grey, cold damp and boring, because small town Sundays are always […]

December 14, 2014 Culture, Economy, France, French, Paris, Shopping

1905 And All That – or – Jesus Mary Joseph, Vegetairains with Crew Cuts and Free Thinkers

Thoughts on the “F” Word and some seasonal religious rantings So, what’s in a creche? (Or Nativity scene) […]

December 14, 2014 Christmas, Culture, Education, Fashion, France, Fun, Heritage, History, Holidays, Philosophy, Religion, Teaching

Serious Employment Prospects for Chimney Sweeps

All on Fire  These early December days – grey cold damp and miserable – those sorts of days […]

December 8, 2014 Culture, Employement, France, Health, Paris, Smoking

Rocking On for a Fistful of Fries

A few (un)rock ‘n’ roll thoughts in the light of recent gigs Rock ‘n’ Roll in deepest rural […]

November 23, 2014 Ageing, Culture, Fun, Life, Rock 'n' Roll, TRAVEL, Weekend

Ashes For Salmon

Yes I have been neglecting the blog recently. My excuse? A major writing project – the publication of […]

November 23, 2014 Autumn, Christmas, Death, Education, France, French, Health, History, Holidays, Home improvement, Life, London

November poem

A few lines that I penned many years ago when I was trying to convince myself that I […]

November 17, 2014 Poetry

I Hate November

November 17, 2014 Death, Weather

Shattering the Sabbath

Been away from the blog for ages, been helping the offspring with end of term revision. Sunday 16th […]

November 17, 2014 Education, France, French, History

Strictly Come Dancing (Up your arse)

Had a craving for a few nibbles, so I’ve just been down the supermarket (which is open despite […]

November 1, 2014 Fun, Sport

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