Author: SW

Les échecs…

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J’ai fait des progrès en français récemment

Yes, it is slow. But I'm learning daily bits'n'bobs. Probably not ideal the way to learn, but it's the best I have at the moment. Today I am concious that I [...]

22 Years 2 Months 8 Days

Today is my 8104th day alive. I'm disappointed not to have found this particularly useful on-line tool sooner, since I missed the 8000 anniversary (19th August [...]

Stop Press: I’m in Love

Why stop the press though? Because the age of print, popular in Europe since 1300AD, may finally be coming to an end. I love books but I love, love love [...]

THE PAIN IN THE NECK - De Gaulle and the Strategy of Ingratitude “General de Gaulle saved France, or so he often said. But who saved de Gaulle and [...]

And you…

Progress in French: 'and you' - (I guessed this might translate as 'et tu / vous') means nothing, apparently. So instead I am reliably informed I must use:toi [...]

Remembrance Sunday

I've been spending my Remembrance Sunday in the Cemetry. Pere Lachaise to be precise, where various famous graves can be found. I went in particular to see Jim [...]

Expect nothing and accept everything and you will never be disappointed. (Laurence Overmire)

I have now finished all of 'Sex in the City'. I have to confess a little dissapointment. At last however, I have my life free to... loose my wallet, meet [...]