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Ramblings of a retiree in France
Wishing you all a healthy, happy, safe and successful 2022. I’ll be back after Epiphany with my usual ramblings on a variety of topics punctuated by my photos. Meanwhile many, many thanks to everyone I follow for their fabulous tales, delicious recipes, enchanting musical… Continue Reading “Season’s Greetings”
Wishing you all a very Merry and safe Christmas which I hope you’ll be spending with whomever you want. I’ll see you once again in the New Year. Yes, I’m taking a week or so’s break from blogging to do some much needed blog… Continue Reading “12 days of Christmas 2021: day 12”
Back in November we were enjoying a few more days in Alassio – our second home-from-home. Here’s a mellow, festive song from The Carpenters: Merry Christmas Darling. Frank Pooler wrote the lyrics in 1946 as a Christmas gift for his girlfriend but their relationship… Continue Reading “12 days of Christmas 2021 day 11”
Finally, in September/October we drove to Budapest for the christening of our twin god-children and enjoyed time in Italy, Hungary and Austria. Today’s festive track is Christmas in Hollis by Run DMC. This single was included on two 1987 Christmas compilation albums featuring various… Continue Reading “12 days of Christmas 2021: day 10”
Just what you need to cool down in Antibes.This was taken during one of our shopping trips to the neighbouring town. Today’s song is Believe, sung by Josh Groban, written by Glen Ballard and Alan Silvestri. The song is from the 2004 film The… Continue Reading “12 days of Christmas 2021: day 9”
Yes, we’re back at the beach in Cannes, the only place to be in hot, sunny August. You’ll be unsurprised to learn lunch involved Aperol Spritzes and lobster. For today, somewhat ironically, I’ve chosen Michael Bublé singing It’s beginning to look a lot like… Continue Reading “12 days of Christmas 2021: day 8”
In July, we finally ventured further afield though only as far as neighbouring Italy. For you today, I’ve picked Frosty the Snowman covered by the Cocteau Twins. This track was on their 1993 EP Snow which also included a cover of Winter Wonderland.
June was a glorious month even though we didn’t stray too far from home. This time it was only as far as Cannes for lunch on the beach – wholly enjoyable! Don’t Shoot me Santa by The Killers is today’s musical choice. The song… Continue Reading “12 days of Christmas 2021: day 6”
Day and month five and we have a beach scene from our day trip to Saint Raphael. Today I’ve chosen Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley – enjoy! Arguably Buckley’s most famous work, this was originally written and recorded by Leonard Cohen in 1984 on his… Continue Reading “12 days of Christmas 2021: day 5”
We’re now into April which is when my beloved husband celebrates his birthday. Usually it’s with a five-day trip somewhere, so it’s been slim pickins’ of late, nonetheless….. Today’s accompanying track is that classic Fairytale of New York, by The Pogues written by band… Continue Reading “12 days of Christmas 2021: day 4”
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