“The way we are living,
timorous or bold,
will have been our life. ” Seamus Heaney
A week is a long time in politics
On Tuesday I received a ‘thank you’ e-mail from Poitiers Collectif for assisting in their election victory, presumably because I had signed up for their weekly newsletter a couple of months ago. I’d also signed up for the newsletters of their two opponents, the Socialists and the LREM, so I was probably going to be … Continue reading “A week is a long time in politics”
On Beer (3)
“The new Beer Bill has begun its operations. Everybody is drunk. Those who are not singing are sprawling. The sovereign people are in a beastly state” (A letter from Sydney Smith.to John Murray referring to The Beer Act of 1830) Lady Holland, A Memoir of the Reverend Sydney Smith The sergeant stated that the defendant staggered … Continue reading “On Beer (3)”
The Green revolution
A couple of days spent on a jolly in Bordeaux mid-week and an exceedingly long birthday lunch party at a neighbour’s house put paid to any plans for the usual Sunday summary from Poitiers, but the extra day has given me time to catch up with the French municipal elections, which took place yesterday. Many … Continue reading “The Green revolution”
Twomey or not Twomey
Last Sunday evening President Macron appeared on TV announcing the latest changes to the lockdown regulations. As of Monday (the following day), all bars and restaurants would reopen again, including in Paris, where only terraces had been able to get back in business. All travel into European countries would again be allowed. That means everyone … Continue reading “Twomey or not Twomey”
Dick Turpin
I’m slowly getting used to wearing my mask in public. Their use is now compulsory in many shops, and one is obliged to wear them when entering bars and restaurants, although they can be removed once you are seated. Shop and restaurant staff tend to wear disposable masks, as they need to change then regularly, … Continue reading “Dick Turpin”
Out and about
Out at 07.00 on Monday morning. I wanted to take some photos on the last day of confinement, which started on March 17th and has lasted 77 days. For us, it hasn’t been particularly difficult. We have plenty of room, more than enough books and DVDs, and good Wi-Fi to keep in touch with family … Continue reading “Out and about”
