

Spiral, spirit and serenity
Opening the window, I saw a garden reminding me of labyrinths
its paths drawn towards the interior. Little by little, my eyes
followed the universal curves of nature, and the spiralling
diminished. These meanderings had the effect of me
becoming lighter and I floated past the window.
At the centre of this virtual flight, I saw
what seemed like a sunflower. I took
a photo this exotic garden laying
there in the heart of France.
What an amazing vision
in Chartres! Falling
to my bed, I fell
into a peaceful
serene sleep.
Spirale et esprit de sérénité
En ouvrant ma fenêtre je vis un jardin qui me rappelait un labyrinthe
dont les pistes partaient sur l’intérieur. Petit à petit, mes yeux qui
suivaient ces courbes universelles de la nature virent la spirale
s’atténuer. Tous ces colimaçons eurent l’effet de me rendre
plus légère en me faisant flotter du haut de ma fenêtre.
Au bout de ce vol virtuel je fis face à une fleur
qui ressemblait a un tournesol. Quelle vue
inouïe de ma chambre à Chartres! Je
pris une photo du jardin exotique
situé en plein cœur de France.
Je me retournai vers le lit
et la je fus prise d’un
sommeil pacifique.



Celebrating 50 Years of Papua New Guinea’s Independence
I lived ten years in PNG just after Independence. There with my family I had a fulfilling stay which taught us about cultures and languages I still dream about. Best 50th Independence to all wantoks. Tasol.
Se Canto – The Occitan hymn of Southern France
‘Se Canto’ is a traditional song that became the national anthem of most of Southern France. Occitan songs are revived thanks to John Nadau, composer and performer. Here he sings the Bearn version via YouTube. I’ve given my grandparents’ lyrics.
How to ride the Vélosolex, your guide to a French icon
In the 1960s women like me left home to gain their independence on a moped. Those were great ways to freedom as a youth!













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