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Strohwitwer 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on March 17, 2026 by admin

My wife has gone to Germany. I remain in Carcassonne. The Germans, with their customary efficiency, have already diagnosed my condition: Strohwitwer — straw widower. It is Saint Patrick’s Day. There is an Irish pub. A man must have principles, … 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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