lundi 27 août 2007
Back to school soon... :-(
Today on TV : is it possible to do organic shopping in France, as far as school outfit is concerned ?
The answer is no. At least not 100% organic. You can buy an organic schoolbag, organic pencils and pens 
though. But of course it's more expensive. I still think it's worth the money when you can find organic products, in the long run you won't regret it. It isn't more expensive and it is definitely less harmful than designers' school items !
vendredi 24 août 2007
Will the sun dare come back at last ?
My holidays are coming to an end. Another week and that will be it ! Lots of things to do in these ten days or so. Lots of people to visit, or have at home for an "apéro". I will spend two days in Paris. And that's great. I love Paris. I feel at home there, as I lived there for five years as a student. There's art everywhere. In galleries and museums of course, but outside too. So many buildings are worth looking at. I will certainly make pictures and choose one for you. Surprise !
This one dates from December 2006. But is the sky really less misty today ???
vendredi 17 août 2007
A treat you shouldn't miss
What women have to go through is more or less everywhere, but according to the local rules, traditions, and culture, it can be very difficult to cope. I loved the film "Caramel". It reminded me of "Venus Beauté Institut", although this time the story takes place in Lebanon and not in France.
While looking for a picture of this film, whose poster I couldn't find as a matter of fact, I found out there was an older film, dating from 2004, also entitled "Caramel". It was made in Côte d'Ivoire. But I haven't seen that one yet. To be fair, I'll publish a photo too.
mercredi 15 août 2007
I'm back !
I want bright colours, I want light. I've just had 15 wonderful days in Britanny, and back at home the weather is just... yuk ! I can't find any words.
Don't you dream of being there too ?
But as I switched on my computer again after two weeks I also had a nice surprise. Someone had come and left a comment ! It's Chateau. She lives in the Philippines. Funny that I should have read a book recently by a an author originally from there but who emigrated to Australia. It's "The Last Time I Saw my Mother" by Arlene J. Chai. On reading this novel I fancied knowing more about the Philippines, and reading Chateau, I understand why she wishes her children could feel like living in their home country forever.
Besides looking at my statistics, I noticed that I had had a visitor from South Africa. That's another country I wish I could know more about. So, South African visitor, feel welcome here, and please leave a comment, I'd be immensely pleased !