Author Archives: JJS

The curse of compliments

Posted on February 3, 2025 by JJS

A train tale Did I, by any chance, mention how smooth and delightful our train journey was yesterday? If so, I would like to formally retract that statement and accept full responsibility for what has followed. This morning, the train … Continue reading →

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Train ride

Posted on February 2, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 There’s something delightful about old-school train travel. Currently, I’m comfortably settled in a first-class carriage on the IntercitĂ©s, gliding from Carcassonne to Bordeaux. I’ve been looking forward to this trip all week, and so far, it’s living up to … Continue reading →

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Nostalgia

Posted on January 29, 2025 by JJS

Every bar in France counter had this hard boiled egg holder together with a salt dispenser. I wonder why it disappeared. Dans chaque bar en France, le comptoir Ă©tait Ă©quipĂ© de ce porte-Ĺ“ufs durs accompagnĂ© d’un distributeur de sel. Je … Continue reading →

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Ma philosophie

Posted on January 18, 2025 by JJS

🇫🇷 Il est inutile de s’attarder sur des prĂ©occupations sur lesquelles nous n’avons pas de prise, et qu’il est prĂ©fĂ©rable de se concentrer sur ce que nous pouvons faire ici et maintenant. Il y a des choses qui dĂ©pendent de … Continue reading →

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Living by the seasons

Posted on January 17, 2025 by JJS
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Ecriture / Hand writing

Posted on January 16, 2025 by JJS
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A snorkeling revolution

Posted on January 14, 2025 by JJS
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The week that 02-2025

Posted on January 12, 2025 by JJS
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Il avait raison / He was right

Posted on January 12, 2025 by JJS

“It is in the French character to exaggerate, to complain, and to distort everything as soon as one is discontented.”

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A quiet escape to the CitĂ©

Posted on January 10, 2025 by JJS
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