Confessions of a Consumerist
Buying a new podcast microphone got me thinking about my long love affair with shopping, from backpacking souvenirs to designer bags in Singapore and Hong Kong. Here's what finally changed.
Musings
Musings of Déconfinement
Today is the first day of déconfinement in France. Why is there no English word for it? Musings on 55 days of lockdown, noisy neighbours, podcasting and a long-overdue haircut.
We Are at WAR
On 12 March 2020 the French President went on television. Two speeches later, France was in lockdown and at war with a virus, and nobody could go further than 1…
Cherry Blossoms
You do not need a flight to Japan to see cherry blossoms in full bloom. Just outside Paris, Parc de Sceaux hosts a Hanami festival every April, complete with taiko…
Trip To A Local Farm
An Easter weekend visit to La Ferme de Viltain, our local pick-your-own farm — fresh dairy, muddy wheelbarrows, and fields of tulips in every colour imaginable.