Canicule, the dog days of summer
From the latin canicula which means “small female dog”, the other name for the star SIRIUS. Classically it meant the period of time when Sirius and the sun rose and set at … Continue reading
Political Commentary: Why Gay Marriage Has Very Little To Do With Children’s Rights…
Originally posted on Corner of Alternative Thought :
THE SKY ISN’T FALLING! Ok. So unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know by this time that the Supreme Court…
Why Angela Merkel Is Wrong On Greece
An outstanding article by German philosopher Jürgen Habermas: “…Because the federal German Chancellor opted as early as May 2010 to treat investor interests as more important than a haircut in restoring … Continue reading
Why do people always need a point of reference?
“You know who you remind me of?” is a constant phrase. Why does anyone have to remind anyone of anyone else? Can’t we just be? When I lived in America … Continue reading
Hiding behind the children: the current tactics of the anti-gay brigade
Some of them are appalling individuals. Creators and fomenters of social apartheid. Others are ordinary people, caught up in the storm, parroting the discredited propaganda of old. Propaganda that’s been … Continue reading
A Brilliant Day. Does he classify as a Trojan?
Gay marriage, fabulous dinner, great time- but I’ve got to hand it to Mr. Tsipras, that was the best political move I’ve seen, E-V-E-R. He let the European right led … Continue reading
Terrace floors chosen and ordered
The choice was surprisingly easy. We wanted something that more-or-less matched the facade of the house, so it had to be grey-brown, and this was the only one that came … Continue reading
Many like to say to say racism and prejudice don’t exist
But the thing is, I know they do. I know because despite my intellect, I sometimes do very bad things. Twice, in just one day, I did things that I … Continue reading
Coincidences that aren’t coincidences; The Mother of Hydrangeas
They’re just glorious. At the moment we’re mainly using the kitchen doors (which are open in the picture) and it’s lovely to see those flowers as we go in and out. … Continue reading
A superb article in Le Monde which is a message to the British people
It’s in English and not too long, so definitely worth a read: Britain beware, Brexit could be your Waterloo ! But if you’re too lazy, the best part is the last … Continue reading
Spanish, Italian & French: O’Marseillais in Mazamet
We decided to try the little Italian place in the town centre today because I liked the look of it from the online pictures. We walked in and were greeted … Continue reading
Some numbers that’ll shock you
I was looking through the 2014 Credit Suisse wealth report– which shows just how precarious the situation on this planet really is. Most of us in developed nations have no clue. You … Continue reading
Where’s the Armagnac?
Someone on the television mentioned Armagnac. I’d like some, but I have none in the house. We’re invited to lunch this Saturday. Somewhere in the mountains. There was a certain … Continue reading
El Supremo de México avala el matrimonio homosexual
In a cleanly written opinion: The true objective of marriage is “la protección de la familia como realidad social”. “Como la finalidad del matrimonio no es la procreación, no tiene razón justificada … Continue reading
An Almost Kitchen
We’re nearly there. Three of the curved bits are delayed: The tall curved door and two pieces of the curved skirting. The Zimbabwean brushed granite is installed. It has a lovely … Continue reading
Harsh, but – No more Dukes of Palma.
In tomorrow’s BOE, there will appear the news that the title of Duchess of Palma is revoked from the Infanta (Princess) Cristina of Spain. Felipe VI has very high standards. … Continue reading
It’s all happening!
The shuttering for the terrace is done. Now the metal is going in. This afternoon the concrete gets poured. Also this afternoon, the countertops for the kitchen get installed. It’s so … Continue reading
Exciting!
We went to see this property today. It’s massive, It used to be a presbytery- but fortunately religion is dying down. Just fifty years ago there were thirty people living … Continue reading
And suddenly
…the silk curtains are up, and there’s music playing. The lighting is my lighting. Moody. The wind, the one that seems to have been following me from continent to continent … Continue reading
An Exceptionally Beautiful Sound
And superb lyrics. Here’s Canadian artist Pierre Lapointe:
Schizophrenic Weather
We’re slowly trying to get accustomed to this completely different sort of weather. The temperature changes from day to night are drastic. Sometimes up to a 20 degree difference. Although … Continue reading
In Bloom + New People
I’m doing my best to restrain my urge to fiddle with the garden- well, I’m trying to learn everything I can about English style planting as quickly as I can … Continue reading
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