Interior of the Deathstar

The Best Laid Schemes o' Mice an' Men Gang aft Agley

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December 20th 2012
I've been told that we get but once to celebrate our 60th birthday and since the end of 2012 would usher in that formidable milestone in my life, I wanted to do so in style. I was given the opportunity to pick where we would spend our Christmas Holidays this year and I opted to choose a place we had never been to before. Last February in my efforts to avoid doing the taxes for as long as possi ... read more

Europe » France » Upper Normandy

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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