Lest We Forget: Resistance is Possible (despite what the Borg say)

I must admit that I have a tough time with much of the sentiment that prevails around Remembrance or Armistice Day, so much patriotism and pride in military sacrifice — which I value, yes, but…

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The Morning After. . .

 A dear friend, ex-neighbour, truly beautiful spirit of a wise woman, posted a Heart on her Facebook wall this morning, no accompanying text, just a message of love to the world. . . I saw…

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What I Wore, Getting a Bit Chilly in Bordeaux

 I’m working on that Ten Weeks One Carry-On post, and I hope to have it up soon. Meanwhile, I suspect we’re heading into the weather that will truly test. . . We walked to the…

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Five Things Friday, in Bordeaux, in November. . .

More than halfway through my ten weeks’ away from home now, and so much stored up to share here, once I get organised. For now, another Five Things. . .  ’cause Random is the New…

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Wednesday Illustrations, Autumn in Bordeaux

I want to offer you something today, but franchement, after this morning’s yoga class — oof! what a workout! — and given that we’re due to meet our French tutor in an hour, I can’t…

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