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Reflections

Sitting here in the heart of the South of France, it is impossible for me to remotely comprehend the feelings of people living in the troubled areas of the UK. The news in France leads with details of the destruction, … Continue reading

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Solar Heating Our Swimming pool

Villa Roquette is in Languedoc, near Adge, Beziers, Narbonne Montpellier and Pezenas. – tourism agencies here  call this area “Sud de France” to explain, we are South of the South of France and get more sunshine (lots of sunshine makes … Continue reading

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Chateau de Lascaux

Jackets of French oak – In an old darkened stone barn – Nurture summers sun -

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Listen to the Light

Flourescent lighting – Buzzes when it is turned on – Then it goes ker-plink -

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Odyssey in Languedoc

Enchanted forest – Magic silver steel trees – Circe in Languedoc -

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My Breath Was Stolen

A corny cliche – Sunset over the vineyards – Is heaven angry – While walking dogs from our home at Villa Roquette I was looking at the moon – then I turned round and though the sky was on fire … Continue reading

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I Can hear the Rock Singing

In durable stone – Howling for centuries – My master loved me – ===  This gargoyle carved in hard black basalt by a medieval craftsman on the church in Vias, near us in Villa Roquette,  reminds me of our own … Continue reading

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An Autumn Evening Near Villa Roquette

Clusters of chestnuts – Anticipating log fires – Heralding winter -

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A Smell Of Darkness

Holding angry thoughts – Strangles the ability – To progress kindly – Nothing much to add to that really – my aim is to move on from the abuse of greedy accountants and the futile belief in justice – so … Continue reading

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Symphony of Light in Sud de France

Orchestrated light: – Reflections from  oyster beds – Shellfish symphony -

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