The uneasy winter of French discontent
‘Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer by this sun of York’ Shakespeare, Richard … Read more
Autumn in Gascony
“Designers want me to dress like Spring, in billowing things. I don’t feel like … Read more
Guidance and comfort: the magic of service dogs
I was eyes to the blind, and feet was I to the lame. Job … Read more
Vignettes of an Early Gascon Summer
“Summer was our best season: it was sleeping on the back screened porch in … Read more
Spring in France
In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty-six different kinds of weather … Read more
The Second Mouse Gets the Cheese
No one seems to be able to agree on who first said “The early … Read more
10 Books to Improve your Writing
Read wide and read often, but make sure you read these ten books. “The … Read more