June de Silva
@fancyingfrance.bsky.social
Francophile, Blogger, Dog lover, owned by Zeph {Blue Merle Border Collie)
Avid reader, traveller and consumer of almond croissants.
Blogs @ www.fancyingfrance.com
Avid reader, traveller and consumer of almond croissants.
Blogs @ www.fancyingfrance.com
Looking forwards, looking backwards
I have come across this phrase a few times recently and wondered where it originated. It has been attributed to Søren Kierkegaard (1813 - 1855), a Danish philosopher. He believed that life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. If we…
I have come across this phrase a few times recently and wondered where it originated. It has been attributed to Søren Kierkegaard (1813 - 1855), a Danish philosopher. He believed that life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. If we…
Looking forwards, looking backwards
I have come across this phrase a few times recently and wondered where it originated. It has been attributed to Søren Kierkegaard (1813 - 1855), a Danish philosopher. He believed that life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. If we were having coffee, I’m sure we could have an entertaining, philosophical discussion around this topic. However, I’m thinking simply in terms of my blog!
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January 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Looking forwards, looking backwards
I have come across this phrase a few times recently and wondered where it originated. It has been attributed to Søren Kierkegaard (1813 - 1855), a Danish philosopher. He believed that life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. If we…
I have come across this phrase a few times recently and wondered where it originated. It has been attributed to Søren Kierkegaard (1813 - 1855), a Danish philosopher. He believed that life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards. If we…
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Did your blog do as well as you thought it would in 2025? What were your most inspiring posts of 2025?
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Celebrating 2025: 12 Most Inspiring Posts That Defined the Year!
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January 5, 2026 at 2:27 PM
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Autumn in France: a November reflection
If we were having coffee, I'd talk to you, rather belatedly, about what we did in November. That was the month when we closed up the house in Castelnaudary for the winter and returned to the UK. I love autumn in France, and we had enjoyed our stay, since…
If we were having coffee, I'd talk to you, rather belatedly, about what we did in November. That was the month when we closed up the house in Castelnaudary for the winter and returned to the UK. I love autumn in France, and we had enjoyed our stay, since…
Autumn in France: a November reflection
If we were having coffee, I'd talk to you, rather belatedly, about what we did in November. That was the month when we closed up the house in Castelnaudary for the winter and returned to the UK. I love autumn in France, and we had enjoyed our stay, since September as much as ever - if not more! Castelnaudary has changed in the ten years we have been here.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Autumn in France: a November reflection
If we were having coffee, I'd talk to you, rather belatedly, about what we did in November. That was the month when we closed up the house in Castelnaudary for the winter and returned to the UK. I love autumn in France, and we had enjoyed our stay, since…
If we were having coffee, I'd talk to you, rather belatedly, about what we did in November. That was the month when we closed up the house in Castelnaudary for the winter and returned to the UK. I love autumn in France, and we had enjoyed our stay, since…
December 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The Latest Blogging and Publishing Scams You Need to Be Aware Of Now hughsviewsandnews.com/2025/11/17/t...
The Latest Blogging and Publishing Scams You Need to Be Aware Of Now
This post outlines various scams affecting bloggers, including voicemail scams and email phishing claims that appear to come from WordPress.
Don't become a victim of a scam or fined for downloading c...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Where have all the plane trees gone?
I'm referring specifically to the beautiful plane trees that line the Canal du Midi. They have had to be felled over the last few years due to an incurable disease - more of that later! The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was one of the main…
I'm referring specifically to the beautiful plane trees that line the Canal du Midi. They have had to be felled over the last few years due to an incurable disease - more of that later! The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was one of the main…
Where have all the plane trees gone?
I'm referring specifically to the beautiful plane trees that line the Canal du Midi. They have had to be felled over the last few years due to an incurable disease - more of that later! The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was one of the main reasons we chose this area to buy our house. We had enjoyed several marvellous family holidays by the Canal, and eventually narrowed our search to the area around Castelnaudary.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Where have all the plane trees gone?
I'm referring specifically to the beautiful plane trees that line the Canal du Midi. They have had to be felled over the last few years due to an incurable disease - more of that later! The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was one of the main…
I'm referring specifically to the beautiful plane trees that line the Canal du Midi. They have had to be felled over the last few years due to an incurable disease - more of that later! The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage site, was one of the main…
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When do the clocks go back?
This is why you should never forget to put the clocks back before going to bed.
This is why you should never forget to put the clocks back before going to bed.
When The Clocks Go Back
This is why you should never forget to put the clocks back before going to bed.
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October 25, 2025 at 10:51 AM
When do the clocks go back?
This is why you should never forget to put the clocks back before going to bed.
This is why you should never forget to put the clocks back before going to bed.
A Visit to the Banksy Modeste Collection
Banksy is an anonymous street artist who, in the early 1990s, began spray-painting his trademark stencil designs around Bristol, SW England. He is an anti-establishment figure whose works encompass, among other topics, politics, war, and consumerism. I have…
Banksy is an anonymous street artist who, in the early 1990s, began spray-painting his trademark stencil designs around Bristol, SW England. He is an anti-establishment figure whose works encompass, among other topics, politics, war, and consumerism. I have…
A Visit to the Banksy Modeste Collection
Banksy is an anonymous street artist who, in the early 1990s, began spray-painting his trademark stencil designs around Bristol, SW England. He is an anti-establishment figure whose works encompass, among other topics, politics, war, and consumerism. I have long been a fan of Banksy's work, so I was delighted to discover that there would be an exhibition of his art in…
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October 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
A Visit to the Banksy Modeste Collection
Banksy is an anonymous street artist who, in the early 1990s, began spray-painting his trademark stencil designs around Bristol, SW England. He is an anti-establishment figure whose works encompass, among other topics, politics, war, and consumerism. I have…
Banksy is an anonymous street artist who, in the early 1990s, began spray-painting his trademark stencil designs around Bristol, SW England. He is an anti-establishment figure whose works encompass, among other topics, politics, war, and consumerism. I have…
What is Zeph thinking – 3? #Wordless Wednesday fancyingfrance.com/2025/10/15/w...
What is Zeph thinking – 3? #Wordless Wednesday
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October 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
What is Zeph thinking – 3? #Wordless Wednesday fancyingfrance.com/2025/10/15/w...
What is Zeph thinking – 3? #Wordless Wednesday
What is Zeph thinking – 3? #Wordless Wednesday
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October 15, 2025 at 10:22 AM
What is Zeph thinking – 3? #Wordless Wednesday
Canal du Midi looking autumnal at Castelnaudary
October 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Canal du Midi looking autumnal at Castelnaudary
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Where To Legally Source Amazing Images For Your Blog Posts
Where do the images and photos in your blog posts originate? Are you certain you're not infringing the law by using copyrighted images?
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October 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
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Got distracted while getting ready for work. The combination of a fox and autumn colours in our garden was irresistible. Started with my phone but then had to grab my proper camera.
#autumn
#autumn
October 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Got distracted while getting ready for work. The combination of a fox and autumn colours in our garden was irresistible. Started with my phone but then had to grab my proper camera.
#autumn
#autumn
So sad 😢
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning star of Annie Hall and The Godfather, dies aged 79
The Oscar-winner best known for her many collaborations with Woody Allen, as well as films including Reds, The First Wives Club and The Book Club, has died
Diane Keaton, one of the best-loved film stars of the past 50 years, has died at the age of 79 in California.
The news was confirmed by People magazine. Further details are not available at this time, and her loved ones have asked for privacy, according to a family spokesperson. Continue reading...
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October 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
So sad 😢
September Travels: A New Route to Castelnaudary fancyingfrance.com/2025/09/25/s...
September Travels: A New Route to Castelnaudary
September signals a return to France, and this year we decided to alter our usual routine. A change is as good as a rest, after all! Instead of taking two days to drive down to Castelnaudary with a…
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September 25, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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A visit to The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden is a hidden gem, nestling in a wooded valley within the Surrey Hills. It is a twenty-minute drive from our house, and I can't believe that I haven't visited it sooner. The garden was opened forty years ago and is…
The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden is a hidden gem, nestling in a wooded valley within the Surrey Hills. It is a twenty-minute drive from our house, and I can't believe that I haven't visited it sooner. The garden was opened forty years ago and is…
A visit to The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden is a hidden gem, nestling in a wooded valley within the Surrey Hills. It is a twenty-minute drive from our house, and I can't believe that I haven't visited it sooner. The garden was opened forty years ago and is home to an ever-changing display of modern sculptures. The Sculpture Garden was the brainchild of Hannah Peschar and her husband, Anthony Paul, a celebrated landscape gardener, over 40 years ago.
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September 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A visit to The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden
The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden is a hidden gem, nestling in a wooded valley within the Surrey Hills. It is a twenty-minute drive from our house, and I can't believe that I haven't visited it sooner. The garden was opened forty years ago and is…
The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden is a hidden gem, nestling in a wooded valley within the Surrey Hills. It is a twenty-minute drive from our house, and I can't believe that I haven't visited it sooner. The garden was opened forty years ago and is…
September 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Wayne’s Word – plethora
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or…
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or…
Wayne’s Word – plethora
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or just a thought that won’t leave me alone. If you’re joining in on today’s word, feel free to use this tag to connect your post to the series: …
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September 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Wayne’s Word – plethora
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or…
It’s a little nod to Wayne’s World, but instead of ‘party time, excellent’ (if you are aware of the cult nineties classic) I will be diving into one WORD each day. It could be something I learned, something bizarre that happened, a favourite word that I have rediscovered or…
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Another helpful post from Hugh
WordPress has introduced a new blog recommendation feature that displays recommended blogs on your Gravatar profile, improving visibility.
My post details how to add the blogs you love the most.
#WordPress #How To #BloggingTips #BlogRecommendations #MondayBlogs
My post details how to add the blogs you love the most.
#WordPress #How To #BloggingTips #BlogRecommendations #MondayBlogs
This New WordPress Feature Helps Promote The Blogs You Love
WordPress has introduced a new blog recommendation feature that displays recommended blogs on your Gravatar profile, improving visibility. My post details how to add the blogs you love the most.
hughsviewsandnews.com
September 2, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Another helpful post from Hugh