Pont de St Nicolas

Why We Like To Walk

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January 20th 2011
A renowned philosopher (Friedrich Nietzsche) once said “all good thoughts are conceived while walking” which, while I am presently sitting cozy, does not bode well for this blog. But I am told that it is “my turn to write something”, so whether good, bad, or just inane, here are a few romantic thoughts on why we walk here, and walk much. We see the way the grapevines in January look like ... 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