Tag Archives: Summer

L’été Ecossais

Posted on July 14, 2025 by kmazz

Lazy day. I woke up late, noticed it was misty outside, and decided to stay in. We’ve had glorious sunny days for a few weeks, so it is a good time to stick to home and clear up a backlog … 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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An expat in Vancouver first impressions Summer

Posted on August 25, 2011 by kmazz

You have to experience full on summer in Vancouver to understand why its inhabitants are so faithful to the city through ten months of rain. It is glorious. Rumor has it that no one in Vancouver has a full-time job. … Continue reading →

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Salad Days

Posted on September 9, 2008 by kmazz

Oh, we are in the midst of some gorgeous late summer weather. Finally. Here in the Pacific Northwest we’ve had a dud of a season, with many unseasonably muggy, gray, rainy, cold days and not days like these, sheer perfection … Continue reading →

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