Looks Like Rain

Sunday Evening

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April 1st 2007
It's springtime in France, and it's lovely. Granted, it's no 80 degree Nebraska weather, but I'll take 65. I really hope my parents get to see it. For those of you who don't know, my parents' travel plans have been put to a half after the passport processing station decided to get lazy, or maybe just really busy. So now, I might have to enjoy Paris and Normandy without them, which would be utt ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more