Category Archives: Politics

Politique Francais

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Rebecca

Yesterday, Scotty and I were riding our bikes down the Rue Monge when we spotted a whole bunch of TV camera crews and important looking people. So, naturally, we stopped. Ends up we were in the middle of the who’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris, photography, Politics | Tagged François Hollande, French Election, French Politics, French Presidential Inauguration, Jean-Marc Ayrault, Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France, Socialists | 2 Comments

French Elections

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Rebecca

On Sunday the French went to the polls to choose a new president. As is customary this election did not decide who would be the president. I believe there are ten official parties in France and in order to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Paris, Politics, Social Commentary, travel | Tagged Candidate, Election, Expat life in France, François Hollande, France, French Elections, French Politics, Life, Life in France, Nicolas Sarkozy, Politics, Socialists, travel | 1 Comment

Armistice Day

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Rebecca

Today is Armistice Day here in France, Remembrance Day in the UK, and Veterans Day in the US. It was originally a day set aside to mark the end of the First Great War – the War to End All … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, Thoughts | Tagged Armistice Day, Life, Peace, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, World War, World War I | 5 Comments

Literary Notes #16

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Rebecca

Tonight I am hosting book club and we’re discussing The Shipping News by Annie Proulx. I have a fondness for this dear story – one of personal growth, new beginnings, stark Newfoundland winters and am very much looking forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Cultural Difference, Edinburgh, Education, Movies, Politics, Social Commentary, Thoughts | Tagged Annie Proulx, Cooking, Home, Julia Child, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, My Life in France, Phoenix Books, Richard Mouw, Shipping News, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana, Uncommon Decency | 1 Comment

Literary Notes #15

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Rebecca

One of the many things I love about going home is the fact that everyone in my family is a reader and this means I’ll probably be given some really great books and be inspired by other suggested titles. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Books, Education, Family, Politics, Thoughts | Tagged Bonhoeffer: Pastor Martyr Prophet Spy, Book Lust To Go, Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood Moment and Reason, Burying the Bones, Eric Metaxas, Flannery O'Connor, For You Mom Finally, Gilead, Heidi Swanson, Hilary Spurling, Home, Housekeeping, Marilynne Robinson, Nancy Pearl, New York Times, Pearl Buck in China, Religious Literacy, Ruth Reichl, Steven Prothero, Super Natural Cooking, Wise Blood | 3 Comments

Obama to indefinitely imprison detainees without charges

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Rebecca

I usually don’t get political on my blog but I read an article that expressed many things I’ve been thinking about over the past year and I just can’t hold back any longer. I’ve always found it disgusting that our … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Rebecca

Today is Remembrance Day here in the UK and Veteran’s Day back in the States. In memory of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I on the western front. Today, throughout Britain memorial ceremonies were celebrated by … Continue reading →

Posted in Cultural Difference, Edinburgh, flowers, History, Life in Edinburgh, Politics | 2 Comments

Peggy Noonan…again.

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Rebecca

Here’s her latest editorial in the Wall Street Journal. Would love to hear what you think. Is she too hard on Palin? Is Noonan correct? What do you see as requirements for the next presidential candidate?

Posted in Peggy Noonan, Politics, Thoughts | Tagged Palin, Peggy Noonan | 1 Comment

Iran

Posted on June 19, 2009 by Rebecca

I have been reading about the Iranian election and am moved by the commitment to freedom that so many are exhibiting – at the cost to life, limb and property. It has also been fascinating to see Twitter used as … Continue reading →