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Be Kind, Random or Otherwise.

Everyday is a national or international day. Every lobby or interest group has its day. One American website […]

February 17, 2017 driving, France, Life, Uncategorized, Wine

In Praise of Sensible Cakes.

The French call it « Gouter », which for want of a better translation would be « teatime » in English, however, […]

January 14, 2017 Bourges, Cooking, Culture, deepest france, Ex-pat, Food, France, French, Heritage, Life, Revolution, Small town, Weekend

Sex in the City or F***ing Paris

Oh gay Paris ! City of light ! City of love ! City of … sex Sex in Paris ? There seems […]

January 8, 2017 Culture, France, French, Life, Paris, Sex, Sport

Please Remember Charlie

The decorations ripped down and slung in a corner until next Christmas – only 307 shopping days left […]

January 8, 2017 France, French, Je suis Charlie, TERRORISM, Time Travel

Get (Dis)Connected or Turn Off and Drop Out

Turn on Tune in Drop out The iconic 60s phrase, coined by writer and psychologist, Timothy O’Leary. Since […]

January 3, 2017 Employement, France, French, Holidays, politics, Stress, Work

Of Armchairs and Old Jeans

If you are still enjoying a spot of extended Christmas holiday, here is a relaxed post for you […]

January 2, 2017 France, New Year

Do you have the French calendar reflex?

1st of January, you open up the calendar and see when the next public holidays fall and on […]

January 2, 2017 Britain, Culture, Employement, France, French, Holidays, Religion, Wine, Work

THOU SHALL HAVE FUN (but without fireworks) OR “Making the Party Playlist”

Thou Shall Have Fun New Year’s Eve – party time – « Thou shall have fun » resounds the First […]

December 31, 2016 Ageing, Alcohol, Culture, Death, deepest france, France, Fun, Life, Music, photography, Rock 'n' Roll, Uncategorized

Too far From Home (playing what you hate) -or – For a Fistful of Euros.

Dear Blog …. I still ain’t told the wife (but someone will, but please don’t) – Doctor’s analysis […]

December 30, 2016 driving home, France, French, Music, Work

Up through the vines

Blue skies, brilliant sunshine, crisp and invigorating cold, a hint of frost on the ground – a perfect […]

December 4, 2016 canals, countryside, deepest france, drifting, driving, Farming, France, French, Ghosts, Motoring, Rural Life, Tourism, TRAVEL, Weather, Wine

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