Something very strange happens during July and August in Paris - culture makes a "comeback". Normally on my way to work I pick up a free paper at the station and read it on the way. Then I pick up a free evening paper and read that on the way back. You...

J'ai passé par le radiologue hier pour une radio et echographie pour mes douleurs abdominales. J'ai DEUX pierres (une qu' n'ai pas encore sorti ma rein et l'autre qui est bloqué dans mes voies urinaires (mais assez haut) Merde, merde, merde! La medicament...

Last weekend was difficult. We had been on holiday with my 4 children and Frédériques 2 children down in Fréjus. On the whole the fortnight went well and everyone seemed to have a good time. Then came last Saturday - the day to leave - what a nightmare!!...

Tonight all hell breaks loose in the appartment as we prepare to go on holidays tomorrow. Cases to pack, cleaning to do etc... Don't you just love it! Saturday morning we set off from Paris to the south of France (me to Marseille and Fred and her kids...