Cathedrale de Notre Dame de Reims

Magic and Coldness

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November 24th 2008
It snowed this weekend. You can't tell now, except for the fact that it is still freezing. Greta, my friend from UPS, came in on Thursday from London. She and two of her friends did the whirlwind tour and were gone again by Sunday morning. I spent the evening with them Thursday, walking the Champs-Elysees, eating chocolate and cream covered waffles, and walking more, but spent the rest of the week ... 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