Alas, the story of dog poop in France is one that won’t go away – gets worse, not better – and doesn’t seem to have a pretty ending. More of a poopy one. Where are the fines? Where are the DNA tests for dogs (and perhaps their owners!)
You’ve heard of puss in boots. Well, how about puss in sink? The thing about living life from one pet to the other as a global-roaming celebrity pet sitter is the absolute joy, laughter and memories it brings.
For lovers of art, architecture and nature, the work of Vienna’s green visionary, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, is more relevant than ever. His futuristic designs (incorporating industry, high-tech, art and natural awareness) are still ahead of the curve today when it comes to the imperative to live in harmony with the natural world.
On a breezy, sweltering Sunday of July, Joseph and I are whirling along the Alsace wine route – the route du vin. Only this time, we are doing it from south to north, on our way back to Strasbourg. The Route du Vin sweeps through over 100 Hansel & Gretel pretty villages in the foothills of the Vosges mountains. Each has its own typical tastes and “messti” – festivals.
The French are selling alcohol to minors on tap. That’s the finding of a study by the association, Addiction France, which says 86% of supermarkets and 97% of bars, cafes and fast food chains flout the laws and sell booze to youth. Even more astounding given the difficulty for us adults to buy booze at some French supermarkets on a Sunday!
Bastille Day, what are the French really celebrating? A “shameful episode” and a massacre by a “drunken mob” leading to France’s decline – or a milestone moment of national pride marking freedom and liberty for all? It depends on who you ask.
