47. Berets

What image, if any, would come to mind if you were asked to describe the wearer of a beret? A Frenchman in a striped top, or a chic mademoiselle? Why write a post about berets? It’s not a gripping topic. During our previous life in the Pays Basque, we were invited to lunch at friends.Continue reading “47. Berets”

42. Topsy Turvy

Did you read the Mr. Men, or Little Miss, books when younger, or tell the stories now to a formative generation? With their colourful bodies and distinctive personalities the Mr. Men were an instant hit when published in 1971. They were a godsend during our car journeys from the UK to Brittany in the summer.Continue reading “42. Topsy Turvy”