Category Archives: Blogging and bits

Flat earth

Posted on January 22, 2024 by JJS

Incredible as it might sound but a recent survey indicates that approximately 2% of Americans believe the earth is flat. It equates to 6,8 million persons. Hard to grasp.

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I do not like

Posted on December 29, 2023 by JJS

🇬🇧 If there is something which gets up my wick is imported, out of season fruits and vegetables. Who needs cherries in December? Who needs cherries from Argentina? Next time supermarkets, in this case Carrefour, advertise how green / eco … Continue reading →

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October is upon us

Posted on September 30, 2023 by JJS

After 10 excellent days touring sunny southern Spain 🇪🇸, I am back home in time for the new month. I have no idea where September went. I suspect October will be a quieter month, mostly spent at home. Nevertheless, quite … Continue reading →

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Summer over?

Posted on September 9, 2023 by JJS

I have not been feeling too well during the past few days and guess what I have tested positive. Four days later I am beginning to feel better. It follows a very similar path as to when I caught it … Continue reading →

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Woke

Posted on July 21, 2023 by JJS

I am having problems understanding the meaning of “woke” which appears to be the buzz word these days. So I asked ChatGPT for a definition with the following result: The term “woke” is a slang term that originated in African … Continue reading →

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Web Space

Posted on January 18, 2023 by JJS

I have undertaken and actaully started tidying up my Blog due to the fact that I am seriously beginning to run out of space / memory. Not an easy task. I need to reduce the size of many photos, eliminate … Continue reading →

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Missing personnel

Posted on October 20, 2022 by JJS

I simply do not understand where the real issue is. Are people simply too lazy to work, is there a lack of qualified people? Pharmacies are or were notoriously an area where money could be made. Someone has to explain … Continue reading →

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Nuts

Posted on August 6, 2022 by JJS

The hazelnut season has started in our part of of the world. How nice to see fresh hazelnuts for sale at the market this morning. Of course I had to purchase a kilo.

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Keep on pumping

Posted on August 2, 2022 by JJS

If you grew up in France, you would be very familiar with the Shadoks‘ world. This cartoon was on TV about 50 years ago on a daily basis and delighted children and adults alike. The Shadoks‘ philosophy was to keep … Continue reading →

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Market or coffee?

Posted on August 2, 2022 by JJS

That is the question Another hot day coming up

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