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My “paperless office”

Posted on January 3, 2026 by admin

Still dreaming of a paperless office? So was I. Then reality showed up… with boxes, folders, “just-in-case” printouts, and a printer that clearly enjoys irony. 😏 Click in for a gently self-mocking tour of my very modern, very digital, and … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 1, 2026 by admin
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Looking back… and looking up

Posted on December 30, 2025 by admin

As the year winds down, a simple list of flight routes turns into a quiet revelation about how the world really moves. From familiar airports to surprisingly busy corridors across Asia, this is a brief end-of-year reflection on travel, geography, … Continue reading →

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Settling back 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 30, 2025 by admin

Freshly home from Germany, the bed is blissful, the coffee is sacred—and the suitcase is still on holiday. Between lost luggage, administrative adventures, creative bursts and a medically questionable reliance on whisky, this is a gentle, humorous return to routine … Continue reading →

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Back to classics

Posted on December 30, 2025 by admin

Turn off the sleigh bells and tune into timeless brilliance. Read more.

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The case of the vanishing cables bag 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 30, 2025 by admin

After ten days on the road, a missing cable bag reappears, a docking station refuses to cooperate, and a perfectly good MacBook Air stages a silent rebellion. What follows is an afternoon of unplugging, replugging, and negotiating with modern technology—until, … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Germany

Posted on December 23, 2025 by admin

As our loyal luggage at long last staggered back from its impromptu European tour, battered, bemused, and improbably still containing Christmas presents (phew!). Delivered straight to our son’s house in Algermissen, this emotional reunion restored festive order, rescued dignity, and … Continue reading →

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The week that was 50/2025 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Posted on December 15, 2025 by admin

Life’s messy, unpredictable, and endlessly entertaining—and that’s exactly what my blog dives into. From chaotic weeks full of wine, wandering markets, and kitchen disasters to quiet victories and absurd little triumphs, I share the stories that make life funny, frustrating, … Continue reading →

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Giulietta 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on December 15, 2025 by admin

Une photo, une Giulietta, et tout revient d’un coup : l’essence super, l’huile de ricin, Paris à deux dessus (interdit, bien sûr), et cette délicieuse impression d’être immortel. Un souvenir qui démarre au quart de tour, entre nostalgie joyeuse, vitesse … Continue reading →

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Knowing it all 🇬🇧

Posted on December 15, 2025 by admin

Think you know Genesis? Think again. Armed with Deezer, a dangerous amount of free time, and a healthy dose of musical humility, I dive headfirst into the entire Genesis discography—from prog-rock epics and costumed theatrics to stadium-filling pop hits—to discover … Continue reading →

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