Welcome to 2023
First of all, Dear Reader, I wish you a very Happy New Year for 2023! May it be better than 2022 and may it bring you everything you…
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He’s still wider…
Dear Reader, in my last article I said I would try and get some more photos for your delectation. On Saturday I was in a rehearsal room all…
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My friend Hervé
I was at Mass, in Nantes, on a Sunday evening, and being appropriately prayerful, knees bent praying to prepare my mind for the sacrifice of the mass wondering…
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Palm Sunday Photography
Last week I wrote about Palm Sunday and the importance that it has in the liturgical calendar. Today I would like to talk more about photography. In my…
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The obligatory bike shot in the streets of Nantes
To start off with this was just going to be a short preparative article before I publish my the photos from my night time article about night photography…
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The confinement
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the writer describes the impact on daily life in France – from the discontinuation of traditional greetings and closure of social venues to the abrupt lockdown. The emotional toll and uncertainty are palpable, highlighting the challenges faced during the 21-day lockdown.
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Friends and Social
The post reflects on the impact of social media, emphasizing its pros and cons. The author describes how platforms like Facebook and Instagram help maintain connections with distant friends and family, leading to real-life meetings and shared experiences. The narrative highlights the positive outcome of such interactions, culminating in a memorable day in Nantes.
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The last Saturday before Christmas
I have said it on here before, and I will say it again. I have moments of folly, where lucidity says bugger this, I’m outta here punk! And…
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Day out with my son
I’m in the pub after having heard Mass in the Cathedral with my son. Last might he was out having “drinks” with friends for his birthday. I said…
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Marianne en Concert
I have a friend who sings, and who really sings well. She plays the guitar too. She also happens to be Australian but we won’t hold that against…
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Mass in the Cathedral
If you’ve read the Lourdes article then you’ll know that I am a practicing Catholic, and after a break away from the Church I’m trying to get back…
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Nantes in Novembre
Halloween has come and gone and the countdown to Christmas has begun, but no trees until at the earliest the beginning of Advent or at the latest St…
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