Martine makes a wish

Stir Up Sunday

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November 23rd 2008
It’s been a good day. As you all of course know, it’s Stir Up Sunday, the day when all good God-fearing women of the parish knelt in church, and on hearing the collect for the day ‘Stir up Oh Lord the hearts of Thy faithful people…..’, sprang up crying ‘Mercy me! Stir up! I must go and stir up my Christmas pudding!’ Despite my lack of God-fearing, I’ve always liked observing ... read more

Europe » France » Midi-Pyrénées » Ariege

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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