What to do to avoid wasting time and energy if and when… In April, five months after the police had seized my bicycle and broken my locks, I was “regretfully” informed that they found they were in no way … Continue reading
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When the Police Seize Your Bicycle
It was a great evening, an invitation to the opening night of the Fine Arts Biennale at the Grand Palais Ephemère. The works for sale were museum-grade (with prices to go with them!) and champagne was being served to one … Continue reading
One Last Step Before Applying for Citizenship
I’ve been following forums and Facebook groups more closely in the last few years, knowing I was going to be applying for citizenship soon. There are some areas of the country that have notorious reputations for that process. Montpellier, for … Continue reading