Category Archives: Lifestyle
The month that was – August 2025
🇬🇧 Ah, August. The month when most of the world seems to go on holiday… except at my place. No visitors this time, which made for a rather quieter stretch. The fridge was grateful, the wine rack untouched, and the … Continue reading
The calm after the storm
🇬🇧 (Also known as grandkids going home) July 2025 – Somewhere between nostalgic and shell-shocked So. The whirlwind is nearly over. The house, which recently resembled a toy shop after a minor explosion, is about to fall eerily silent again. … Continue reading
Régime sévère, moral d’acier… et pastis aux abonnés absents
🇫🇷 Et voilà , ça fait déjà trois semaines que je me suis lancé dans cette aventure un peu folle (certains diraient héroïque) : celle de retrouver la ligne, la vraie, celle d’avant les bons petits plats, les apéros, et la … Continue reading
The month that was – March 2025
🇬🇧 The case of the disappearing month Once again, I find myself asking: where on earth did March go? It barely arrived, made itself comfortable for about five minutes, and then vanished without so much as a goodbye. I checked … Continue reading
The week that was 11-2025
🇬🇧 A week of sneezes, seafood and subscriptions At the time of writing, I am feeling decidedly under the weather, battling a rather unpleasant cold. Given the times we live in, I should probably take a COVID test, but let’s … Continue reading
Ma philosophie
🇫🇷 Il est inutile de s’attarder sur des préoccupations sur lesquelles nous n’avons pas de prise, et qu’il est préférable de se concentrer sur ce que nous pouvons faire ici et maintenant. Il y a des choses qui dépendent de … Continue reading
I do it my way 