Author Archives: JJS

Polynesia

Posted on April 25, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 Getting there – Part 1 The 47-hour tango begins At long last, the day has come. The day we’ve been counting down to ever since we casually decided “hey, let’s go to Polynesia” last year — and then promptly … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis

Posted on April 23, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 The Pontiff who swiped right on modernity I have to admit I am not a friend of the church(es) and the passing away from the pope leaves me rather cold and uninterested. But since it is non stop in … Continue reading →

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Size matters / La taille compte

Posted on April 22, 2025 by JJS

🇫🇷 Chronique d’une libĂ©ration portefeuille-esque Ce matin, j’ai ressenti une petite bouffĂ©e d’excitation qu’on ne vit pas tous les jours — un peu comme retrouver une chaussette disparue depuis 2009, que l’on croyait sacrifiĂ©e aux dieux de la machine Ă  … Continue reading →

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The week that was – Episode 17

Posted on April 20, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 Of Quantum confusion, bum shots and flying sand Let’s rewind the highlight reel of Week 17, 2025—a week that began with high-minded physics and ended with flying sand, plant hydration experiments, and an Easter lunch fit for medieval nobility. … Continue reading →

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Packing…ish

Posted on April 18, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A cautionary tale of premature preparation 🎒 So here’s the thing: our big tropical getaway is still weeks away. WEEKS. And yet—brace yourself—I am practically packed. I say “practically” because what I’ve actually done is a bit of a … Continue reading →

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My AI sidekick is getting too smart

Posted on April 15, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 So, I’ve been spending some quality time with my new AI buddies – Copilot, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Aria, Le Chat, and Claude. And let me tell you, things are getting WEIRD. In a good way… mostly. I’m talking about some serious leaps forward in the ‘General … Continue reading →

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From jetlag to throwback

Posted on April 15, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 Around the world in 20 years (and 3 time zones) From Jet Lag to Throwback: Around the World in 20 Years (and 3 Time Zones) Ah yes — February 2005. A time when flip phones were the height of … Continue reading →

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The week that was 16-2025

Posted on April 13, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 A sunburned nose, quantum physics and a hint of Karaoke Ah, spring. That magical season where you can go from sipping rosĂ© under the sun to huddling inside with a blanket and wondering whether it’s too early to switch … Continue reading →

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Lost in translation

Posted on April 12, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 (Inside my own head) 🖋️ This morning, before my first sip of coffee (a critical tactical error), I found myself staring into the middle distance asking a deeply philosophical question:In which language do I think? Now, this isn’t a … Continue reading →

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The week that was 15-2025

Posted on April 7, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 Dancing Queens, warm ales & sunburnt noses This week was brought to you by the letter A: ABBA, ale, art, and, well… after-sun lotion. The highlight (and possibly the glitteriest moment of 2025 so far) was a quick cultural … Continue reading →

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