Yesterday was mayoral elections here in France. The mayor of Lyon, Grégory Doucet, was up for re-election (he was elected to his first term in 2020). His main opponent, Jean-Michel…
On Saturday, we enjoyed a picnic at the Parc de la Tête d'Or in Lyon. We traveled via the Vélo'v eBike service. We enjoyed our food, even if we had to fight off a couple of geese. We visited the free zoo featuring giraffes, as well as the botanical garden, which inspired future explorations.
Last weekend, we hiked Mont Thou, starting with a 15-20 minute bus ride to Saint-Fortunat. Despite encountering steep sections, the trail was enjoyable, with friendly passersby. We discovered ancient stone huts called "Cabornes" and relaxed in meadows.
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.
I had a lighthearted, funny post planned about election day, a credit line increase and other such nonsense. Then I cut my finger open making applesauce and got some horrible…
Kristian and I are in Hartford for the weekend so that I can attend the Trinity College homecoming (Note to potential burglars: our cats are vicious and will attack without…
We went to Target during lunch today. I should really have a chaperone when I go to Target, because that place is like crack to impulse buyers such as myself.…
In an effort to combat the effects of all of the mini mars bars that I've been eating, I've stuck more faithfully to the gym schedule that I allegedly follow.…
I know that I've already mentioned that Halloween is my absolutely most favorite holiday. But, seriously, how can you not love a holiday that combines dressing up and eating candy?!…
Kristian and I went out for Halloween last night. Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday because it combines three of my loves, the color orange; dressing up in costume and…
My friend Anuj and I played for three hours in the Davis Square subway stop last night. Neither of us realized that we had been playing for so long until…
Some of you might remember our neighbor Donald who likes to keep us all in line. Lately, Donald has taken to drawing on me like a cowboy whenever I leave…