Classic French cars at the Reims-Champagne Automobile Museum Classic French cars at the Reims-Champagne Automobile Museum. The Reims-Champagne Automobile Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone with an appreciation for cars, motorcycles, and the evolution of transportation – mainly French cars, but also British, American, Italian, and German. The museum was established in 1985. PhilippeContinue reading “Classic French cars at the Reims-Champagne Automobile Museum.”
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Cats in Paris – the favourite Parisian pet
Paris has more than 146,883 cats in the capital, living in Paris. They are the favourite pets of Parisians, far exceeding the 77,000 dogs (2023 figures). One in 10 Parisians live with a cat or a dog. According to the Parisian Urban Planning Workshop (Apur), mentioned in the magazine of the mayor’s office, there areContinue reading “Cats in Paris – the favourite Parisian pet”
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2025: THE TRUE STAR OF THE NOVEL; PARIS OR THE CHARACTERS IN PARISIAN NOVELS? – Blog # 32
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2025: THE TRUE STAR OF THE NOVEL; PARIS OR THE CHARACTERS IN PARISIAN NOVELS? – Blog # 32. Paris has long served as the muse for writers and creatives, inspiring countless novels that capture the city’s essence. When considering these stories, a question I ask myself as I write my book, set in Paris, is:Continue reading “NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2025: THE TRUE STAR OF THE NOVEL; PARIS OR THE CHARACTERS IN PARISIAN NOVELS? – Blog # 32 “
2024 Year in Review by an Australian in Paris
2024 Year in Review by an Australian in Paris. What a year 2024 turned out to be! As an Australian living in Paris, I can say this has been a dynamic year with highs, lows, and “I don’t understand” moments. Oh, and I volunteered at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, so let’s start there.Continue reading “2024 Year in Review by an Australian in Paris”
Christmas trees light up Place de la Concorde, Paris
Christmas trees light up Place de la Concorde, Paris. As December comes to an end in Paris, Place de la Concorde transforms into a magical festive garden, drawing visitors from around the globe. Here, Christmas trees adorned with sparkling lights cast their glow across one of the city’s most iconic squares. The lights complement theContinue reading “Christmas trees light up Place de la Concorde, Paris”
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: AGE-PROOFING FICTIONAL WRITING – Blog # 31
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: AGE-PROOFING FICTIONAL WRITING – Blog # 31. As I was musing in a Parisian café, a quartet were discussing the composition of their next song and one person suggested age-proofing it. What? They were proactively, intentionally, deliberately considering writing a song to stand the test of time. It got me thinking. Continue reading “NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: AGE-PROOFING FICTIONAL WRITING – Blog # 31 “
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: ALLOWING YOUR WORK TO BECOME YOUR ART – Blog # 30
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: ALLOWING YOUR WORK TO BECOME YOUR ART – Blog # 30. In my article on “embracing the slump to improve productivity” I wrote that during the week I wanted to finish my work (evaluation reports) before I started my art (creative writing) – i.e., continuing the Paris book. This promptedContinue reading “NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: ALLOWING YOUR WORK TO BECOME YOUR ART – Blog # 30 “
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: EMBRACING THE SLUMP TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY – Blog # 29
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: EMBRACING THE SLUMP TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY – Blog # 29. In the pursuit of productivity while I write my Paris book during the end of year rush to complete work tasks – humanitarian reports – I’m planning to strive for a steady upward trajectory of creativity during the vacation period. Continue reading “NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: EMBRACING THE SLUMP TO IMPROVE PRODUCTIVITY – Blog # 29 “
Community gardens in Paris – a re-growing trend
Community gardens in Paris – a re-growing trend. There are 1,064 community gardens in the Paris region covering 879 hectares. These are 2018 figures and may have increased in recent years, especially post-2022 after social distancing. Community gardens are categorized by their use, such as family gardens, shared gardens, social integration gardens, therapeutic gardens, andContinue reading “Community gardens in Paris – a re-growing trend”
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: CAPPING CREATIVITY, RINGFENCING WRITING, AND THE RIGHT TO RAMBLE – Blog # 28
NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: CAPPING CREATIVITY, RINGFENCING WRITING, AND THE RIGHT TO RAMBLE – Blog # 28. Creativity is often portrayed as boundless, an unrestricted river that flows freely, uninhibited by rules or conventions. Yet, in the world of writing and creative expression, many writers find themselves paradoxically seeking boundaries—capping their creativity, ringfencing theirContinue reading “NEW PARIS BOOK IN PROGRESS IN 2024: CAPPING CREATIVITY, RINGFENCING WRITING, AND THE RIGHT TO RAMBLE – Blog # 28 “