Smelling the flowers

Learning French, French Opening Hours, And Ferdinand the bull... sorry cat.

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July 6th 2008
The other day when I was sitting at my desk, a clothes hanger came flying through my window. I'm not saying it was the cat but... He has continued to harass me unmercifully. I've near on developed a twitch watching out for him. Ought to write to the council really. I had my first lessons last Thursday and Friday and my, how they were marvelous! I speak French in England, but I do not sp ... 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