Category Archives: expat in France

Le Grinch

Posted on December 20, 2023 by kmazz

Here we are again. Another holiday season. Another year’s end. If I’m honest, I have to say that I have become a massive grinch around Christmas. I just don’t care for it. I was in Milan, Italy for some research … Continue reading →

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Les Aoûtiens

Posted on August 15, 2023 by kmazz

Summer’s end is rapidly approaching, and for me it is none too soon. Today, August 15, the French celebrate one last hot blast of unbridled seasonal fun complete with fireworks. Like “Ferragosto” in Italy, the mid-month Assumption holiday is when … Continue reading →

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Les Nuits d’été

Posted on July 10, 2023 by kmazz

On a Sunday in July in Nice, France, the day begins with a refreshing splash in the Med. Already, the water is warm enough that there is none of that brutal cold water shock as you sink under the surface. … Continue reading →

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La climatisation

Posted on May 11, 2023 by kmazz

Finally, I broke down and installed central air conditioning in my rental apartment. It has become indispensable. The landlord didn’t contribute one lousy centime, but after the torturous summer of 2022 I could not face 2023 without help to get … Continue reading →

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Bonne Nouvelle Année

Posted on January 2, 2022 by kmazz

It’s been a slow crawl to the end of 2021 and the start of 2022. We entered a medical crisis, and that took all our energy, time and focus. Once again, we are thankful for the high quality of French … Continue reading →

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