I had no idea about the Strasbourg Christmas market; if ever I am able I will find my way to Strasbourg and stay for the entire month of the market:
1521. The Sélestat town accountant took up his quill and wrote an entry in the town’s accounting books that would earn it a place in history. He recorded an expense of 4 shillings to pay the forest wardens, who looked after the fir trees in the town’s communal forest. He added that the inhabitants of the town would be able to take a fir tree from the forest to decorate “as has been done since the time immemorial”.
Only you, Hannah, can turn a phrase like this: “I knew it would be quaint and that the old town was chocolate-box pretty…” what a wonderful phrase! I just told my wife that she is “chocolate box pretty” and she said that is the nicest compliment she has ever received.
I was heavily invested, intellectually, emotionally and logistically in the 2024 U.S. election; at age 71 that was my capstone project and even at age 71 it was a huge learning experience about “the system” and the nature of man, and especially too large a segment of women, who have somehow been manipulated over centuries of being told they are inferior to men that they, therefore, must acquiesce to being dominated by men in society.
At 71 I have led a contentious life fighting for equality in the workplace and justice, in general. The U.S. election debacle has freed me; I am no longer attached to my smartphone and the news of the day and I am concentrating on joy and intellectual development.
There is no room to rent between my ears for “he who must not be mentioned” nor the abominable tragedies of the world. I shall read good books, listen to good music, read great writing such as yours, Hannah, and embrace the liberal arts.
I did the best I could and I have earned my reward of joy in solitude.
So glad you liked Gemma Bovery ❤️
I had no idea about the Strasbourg Christmas market; if ever I am able I will find my way to Strasbourg and stay for the entire month of the market:
1521. The Sélestat town accountant took up his quill and wrote an entry in the town’s accounting books that would earn it a place in history. He recorded an expense of 4 shillings to pay the forest wardens, who looked after the fir trees in the town’s communal forest. He added that the inhabitants of the town would be able to take a fir tree from the forest to decorate “as has been done since the time immemorial”.
Only you, Hannah, can turn a phrase like this: “I knew it would be quaint and that the old town was chocolate-box pretty…” what a wonderful phrase! I just told my wife that she is “chocolate box pretty” and she said that is the nicest compliment she has ever received.
I was heavily invested, intellectually, emotionally and logistically in the 2024 U.S. election; at age 71 that was my capstone project and even at age 71 it was a huge learning experience about “the system” and the nature of man, and especially too large a segment of women, who have somehow been manipulated over centuries of being told they are inferior to men that they, therefore, must acquiesce to being dominated by men in society.
At 71 I have led a contentious life fighting for equality in the workplace and justice, in general. The U.S. election debacle has freed me; I am no longer attached to my smartphone and the news of the day and I am concentrating on joy and intellectual development.
There is no room to rent between my ears for “he who must not be mentioned” nor the abominable tragedies of the world. I shall read good books, listen to good music, read great writing such as yours, Hannah, and embrace the liberal arts.
I did the best I could and I have earned my reward of joy in solitude.
Love this postcard from Lille. I'm actually planning to centre my next visit to France on this city.