Category Archives: Everyday life

L’été

Posted on April 20, 2026 by JJS

🇫🇷 Deux mois trop tôt, et alors ? Il arrive sans prévenir, sans s’excuser, et avec un aplomb qui forcerait l’admiration même du mistral. Il faut vous dire une chose : sur le calendrier — ce calendrier que l’on a … Continue reading →

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Settling back

Posted on December 30, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 It feels exceptionally good to be home after ten excellent days in Germany, spent doing what holidays are meant for: seeing family, meeting friends, eating far too well and completely losing track of time. I have now been home … Continue reading →

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The hydration hustle

Posted on June 4, 2025 by JJS

🇬🇧 How I became full-time water staff in my own home I think I’ve stumbled onto a full-time job I never applied for: personal water butler. Not for someone else, mind you—just for me. Let me explain. It all began … Continue reading →

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