Category Archives: Weekly Journal

The week that was 22/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

From Chindrieux memories to Ferrari’s electric future: notes from an unexpectedly intriguing week Read on

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The week that was 21/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

What do sunshine, Seinfeld, Casanis, and a cΓ΄te de bΕ“uf have in common? Quite a good week, as it happens. Read on

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The week that was 20/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

The roads were magnificent. The weather was mutinous. The pool remains under investigation. Read on

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The week that was 16/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

This week: a needle, a cardiologist who communicates exclusively in meaningful silences, and one man with a KΓ€rcher on a mission. Nothing dramatic happened β€” no epiphanies, no reversals of fortune β€” and yet somehow the pool tiles are spotless, … Continue reading

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The week that was 14/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

Another week in the south of France where nothing happened β€” except a road trip to SΓ¨te, lunch in Carcassonne, a skirmish with the tax office, a friend escaping Iran, a rocket launch, and an epic supermarket bill. You know. … Continue reading

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The week that was 13/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

A week where spring betrayed us, winter came crawling back, and I found myself wrapped in blankets questioning both the weather and my wardrobe decisions. In between dodging icy winds, I upgraded to an absurdly fast 8Gbps router (because clearly … Continue reading

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The week that was 12/2026

☘️ What happens when spring arrives but your sleep doesn’t get the memo? This week: a 115-year-old olive tree fights back, indoor plants receive emotional support, three pints of Guinness are consumed in the name of cultural immersion, and a … Continue reading

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The week that was 11/2026

Another week, another batch of small adventures, curiosities, and the occasional raised eyebrow. From everyday observations to the odd surprise that made me pause (or laugh), The Week That Was – 11/2026 is my quick tour through seven days of … Continue reading

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The week that was 06/2026 πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§πŸ‡«πŸ‡·

What do a deceased printer, a globe-trotting friend who lives two kilometres away, and a midnight Super Bowl party have in common? They’re all part of my spectacularly uneventful week at home. Click-in and join me as I become obsessed … Continue reading

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The week that was 05/2026

One cancelled trip, one heroic rebooking, a whisky-assisted quiz night, and a Gran Turismo performance best described as β€œcareer-limiting”. Add an attic, a bruised ego, and a deeply comforting choucroute, and you have Week 05 in all its chaotic glory. … Continue reading

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