Sophie and her master greet the sunrise on a perfect July 14th morning. While Angus waters the planters Sophie guards against errant C-A-T-S.
Last night the war memorial was flag free. I go to bed with the nagging suspicion the new mayor likes the socializing side of his role but is less keen on the 'getting up ladders' aspects. How wrong can you be ? This morning the war memorial is suitably festooned and the flags are almost straight. It appears the new mayor is one of those individuals who springs to life - and climbs ladders - in the darkness. By the standards of French village life this character trait is only mildly unusual.
And what better for Bastille Day than this ? : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MQ-SC9bmp4
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ANGUS - I don't think you have ever captured your beautiful pool, with the lovely setting and vistas, as you have in today's photo. You do live in a corner of Paradise. SOPHIE knows it - just look at her! Yes, it is a glorious day for Bastille Day. Hoping this finds the FONT better and better with each day - and that the only 'swimminess' taking place will be in that pool! Please give her our love and good thoughts. From your longtime fans on the Westcoast of Canada.
of Canada.
Wow - I'm so glad I clicked through on the link, as I quickly realized I've never even considered what the words to La Marseillaise actually are, it's such a stirring tune musically. But the "American English" subtitles opened up a whole new world of understanding as to what a wonderful, blood-soaked anthem it is! After watching "Hamilton" again last week, I've been thinking a lot about France and what lessons it may offer to a shaky America. Perhaps the Lincoln Project should adopt La Marseillaise?
Like Anonymous above, I think this is the first time I've seen a photo of the pool with the lovely landscape in the background. Simply gorgeous.
Some impressive rolling of the 'r's in the linked version of La Marseillaise!
Hari OM
May your day roll out as easy and pleasant as that vista behind the pool... YAM xx
We are with Lisa on the translation of the French National Anthem. I have never considered the words, and simply enjoy the rousing music, so wondered to begin with it someone was taking the .... with the translation. That's quite fearsome stuff, well divorced from 'what a great country we are, what great leaders we have' sort of stuff you get in Anthems I've sung in English.
What a beautiful day for Bastille day. Your pool area is lovely.
The words are best left untranslated.
No one signs the Marseillaise like Mme Mathieu
Later on Sophie will head off through the gate down to the waterfall for some July 14th minnow fishing.
Throat slitting doesn't figure so prominently in other anthems that tend to the ' where justice and mercy combine' format.
Sophie's attention is fixed on the kittens lounging on top of the wood pile in the barn.
Beautiful place, beautiful life! The Font is on the mend, Sophie is well, you are on the other side of the twinges. You have it all Angus. XXX
One of the very first songs I learned in French, at school, was La Marseillaise. My mother was horrified that we should be taught anything so bloodthirsty!
We trust that Sophie's minnow fishing was equally as "successful" as on all previous occasions!
There was a mention on the morning news about it being Bastille Day. Of course I immediately thought of you and "The Font." I hope the day ended as lovely as it began.
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