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Manifesting Part Deux

French farmers are protesting the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement, which eliminates tariffs and imposes import quotas. While farmers oppose it, wine producers have mixed feelings, and environmentalists strongly object. The deal was paused by the EU parliament. In contrast, a far-right march in Lyon saw minimal public support and response from authorities.
A busy street scene in France shows a mix of pedestrians, some wearing casual clothing, and a group of police officers in tactical gear. Outdoor seating is visible at nearby cafes, and a cyclist rides past amidst the crowd.
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Manifesting

Fun fact: the french word for "to protest" is "manifester." As in,"je vais manifester cette glace" (I am going to protest this ice). My first whiff of tear gas It…
A girl with brown hair sits at a table, holding chopsticks and smiling while enjoying a bowl of noodles topped with herbs and peanuts. Two drinks are placed beside her in colorful cups, and a vibrant red wall serves as the backdrop.
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Funemployed

For the first time in my adult life, I don't have a full-time job. Perks of unemployment: lunches out with my favorite daughter We always knew that our move to…
A man and a girl are seated together on a train, both smiling and appearing relaxed. The interior of the train is visible in the background.
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Grüße aus München

Greetings from Munich, everyone! We spent the better part of the day on trains from Lyon. One of these days I'll be all jaded about how easy it is to…
A performer in a red Santa costume gracefully hangs from a hoop, showcasing an impressive aerial pose. The background features festive decorations and a sign that reads "Glam Queens Play Ground."
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Merry Christmas Eve Eve!

Christmas hoop choreo at my local aerial studio It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Judging by the crowds when I went out to get some final gifts today,…
Two smiling individuals stand in front of a stall labeled "MIEL Grog" at a festive market. One person holds a drink while the other wears a light blue hoodie.
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Joyeuse Fête

I took some time off from blogging, because I got so busy traveling. Picture me, exhausted after a long day, sitting in a hotel room going "I should really write…
A large television displays a European football match in a bar decorated with sports memorabilia and framed photos. Leather seating is visible in the foreground.
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My First Trip to Sweden

One of the best things about being in Europe is how easy it is to travel around. We can get on a train heading in almost every direction and eventually…
a lion carved out of wood
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Roar

Does anybody have a guess about what we did this evening? Did you guess, "watched a man use a chainsaw to turn a block of wood into a sculpture of…