Stay informed & try to understand what’s happening in France – News, sport, politics, even the gossip behind it all – Explore problems & paradoxes of today’s cultural & social issues…
The Divine Right of Kings?
In 1793 the blade on a newfangled killing machine was hard at work. When it sliced through the neck of King Louis XVI and his head tumbled into the guillotine’s basket, the Divine Right of Kings came to an end in France.
Choose a Practical Major – like French – Yes, Really!
Today’s college students are faced with choosing a major field of study that will set them on a course for life. Should they pick a 'practical' major in the STEM field, or, god forbid, something useless like French?
Off with their Heads! Sobering facts indeed…
Capital punishment in France & worldwide... & the influence of political correctness - what is your view?
Royalty: A New King in France?
France has always been infatuated with the British Royals. They’re never far from the French headlines...
L’Éléphant dans la Salle: un sujet tabou
It’s a subject beginning to creep back into conversations & media headlines in Europe and Britain.
French Philosophy Gems for Mental Health: Post-Modernism
Postmodernist thought considers questioning every rule & assumption: to ‘look again’ at supposed universal-truths before accepting them
Rishi Sunak: The Elephant in the Room
The ascension of Rishi Sunak to Britain’s top political job as, “Indian son rises over the Empire" is only weeks before he was rejected.
Moving to France: Building Connections “Enchanté” et “Adieu” – #8
Building Connections: This was my first housewarming event (crémaillère) experience in France.
Moving to France: what I brought with me #7
What I brought to France with me... Here I answer a question that many soon-to-be expats have: How do I move my things overseas?
President Macron Gets it Pitch Perfect: Nous Sommes Avec Vous
President Macron gets it pitch perfect - He quickly took to the high ground once it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II had died.
