Monthly Archives: December 2024

Both parties are unacceptable 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 29, 2024 by JJ

🇬🇧 A look at France’s political debate In the ever-contentious arena of French politics, the far-right National Rally (RN) and the far-left France Insoumise (LFI) are sparking controversy under the banner of free speech. Yet, their actions reveal a paradox: … Continue reading →

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A tasteful evolution 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 29, 2024 by JJ

🇬🇧 My changing relationship with wine 🍷 As a French person, my love affair with wine began early. Very early. Picture a six-year-old at the dinner table, peering into a glass where wine met water in a distinctly one-sided relationship. … Continue reading →

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The accidental web hosting adventure! 🇬🇧

Posted on December 29, 2024 by JJ

It all started with an unassuming invoice from my internet provider. At first glance, it looked like the usual “pay us or else” correspondence. But something caught my eye. Nestled among the charges for internet and phone services was a … Continue reading →

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The year that was 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 29, 2024 by JJ

A witty refection As the days of the week blur into one continuous haze, I find myself staring at the calendar in disbelief. There’s less than a week left until the end of the year! It’s high time to take … Continue reading →

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