The final chapter
The final chapter of my own autobiographical novel was played out under Marseille’s autumn sky. The sun slowly setting on nearly three years of overwhelming joy and happiness in France.
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12, 2011
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11, 2011
Same programmes different language.
I noticed many similarities between the programmes I had been watching in the UK and the new emissions I was discovering in France.
21
10, 2011
L’Auberge Espagnole
Sharing with other nationalities really opens the mind and absorbs you into a world of languages, cuisines, habits, religions and opinions.
24
09, 2011
Old fashioned manners
A friendly demeanour, warm smile, arms outstretched and the “how can I help you sir” welcome that we’ve become so familiar with seems to have accompanied us, seamlessly, from country to country, yet amazingly, seems to have missed large pockets of the French nation.
20
08, 2011
Jason Stoneking: An Audience of One
Jason Stoneking is an American author and poet who has been in France off and on for 15 years. During that time, he has published two volumes of poetry, recorded an album, and made two short films. His new collection of essays, Audience of One has just been released in Paris.
15
07, 2011
The other side of Paris
The marvellous adventure of Amélie Poulain, Montmartre, sunset by Notre Dame, picnics along la Seine and Parisien café culture. The view of Paris from afar might suggest a city void of disturbances and inconveniences. Unfortunately the truth is slightly removed!
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06, 2011
The life of an English teacher in Paris
The life of a Prof d’anglais isn’t always as idyllic as one would hope though. I often find myself in the metro struggling through a congested corridor, dashing for the RER then squeezing onboard, starring eyeball to eyeball with men in suits talking loudly and obnoxiously on their portables...
26
05, 2011
Le Vide Grenier
To celebrate the arrival of spring rue des Pyrénées welcomed locals and tourists alike to rummage through its things in search of treasure and old relics.
22
03, 2011
Which arrondissement would you choose?
I now use 'tu' with my local Boulanger... even in my local Kebab shop I get a warm welcome with a little broken English! I very rarely hear English spoken in the streets ... it’s generally all French which is great, I can listen and absorb and améliorer...
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03, 2011
I can still feel the sense of pride in their voices
French people often ask me why I came to France & why I live in Paris... I often have difficulty expressing myself when answering ..."My love for France & all things French comes from various unusual corners of my mind..."
