Blogging Anniversary - 10 years

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A while ago I checked when I did my first blog post, in order to celebrate with an anniversary post. Well, that day came and went without any reaction from me. Better late than never, so here a reminder of my very first blog post from 24 October 2012.  The book was New Finnish Grammar  by Diego Marani. Marani is an Italian novelist, translator and newspaper columnist. While working as a translator for the European Union he invented a language ‘Europanto’ which is a mixture of languages and based on the common practice of word-borrowing usage of many EU languages. It was a suitable book to start with, being a book about letters, languages and memories. With a beautiful prose, the novel went directly to my heart.  "One night at Trieste in September 1943 a seriously wounded soldier is found on the quay. The doctor, of a newly arrived German hospital ship, Pietri Friari gives the unconscious soldier medical assistance. His new patient has no documents or anything that can ide...
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Paris in July - in Brussels!

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Paris in July, hosted by Tamara at Thyme for Tea, has started. My first "French" activity was done yesterday by visiting a travelling French exhibition "Histoire en Brique" in Waterloo. It shows iconic symbols of French cultural heritage.

Show cased are some famous French buildings like Arc de Triomphe, Malmaison and Dome des Invalides, as well as furniture and paintings. Included was also Napoleon's last HQ at Waterloo, parts of the battlefield and the Butte du Lion. And... it is all built up with Lego parts! Around 1 million lego parts in 48 different colours were used. Quite amazing and what a fantastic craftsmanship!





Dome des Invalides, Malmaison
and Arc de Triomphe
Empress Josephine's harp
built with lego bricks
Lego portraits of Napoleon, Duke of Wellington
and General Blücher

A desk built with lego bricks.
Maybe something for a handy person?

Battle of Waterloo and
the Butte du Lion

The Wellington Museum in Waterloo
On Saturday we have invited friends for a French dinner. Now I just have to find a menu.  Coq au vine was suggested by my husband, and I really like that. But...it will be around 37C on Saturday, so it might not be that suitable to serve. Maybe fish? I am not that fond of Bouillabaisse, but maybe something else with fish or sea food? Any suggestions?

I will also start one of my books, The Age of Desire by Jennie Fields. A historical fiction about Edith Wharton's time in Paris.

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  1. Bellezza 3 July 2015 at 02:16

    Who knew you could do so many things with Lego's? I'll have to show my son, and my class when they arrive next autumn. Lego bricks are so wonderful, they've come such a long way since I was a child and you could only get red, white, blue and yellow rectangles. ;)

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    1. Lisbeth 3 July 2015 at 12:50

      That's true! I loved Lego when I was a kid, but considering what you can do with it today, they have come a long way.

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  2. Molly3 July 2015 at 23:40

    I wish I were more creative with Legos - although they do offer a Parisian cafe set here in the States that I have had my eye on for quite some time.

    I am anxious to read your review of The Age of Desire.

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    1. Lisbeth 4 July 2015 at 13:57

      Parisian café set sounds nice and inspiring! I have just started "The Age of Desire" and so far so good. Normally, when I read a historical fiction about a real person, I want to read a biography as well. So, I guess this is where I will head next, plus of course, read more of Edith Wharton.

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  3. Louise4 July 2015 at 03:06

    That looks fabulous, I'm always amazed at what clever people can do with Lego. I'm very excited for Paris in July too.

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    1. Lisbeth 4 July 2015 at 13:59

      It was amazing, and even if they show some pictures on how they do it, I don't think we can imagine the huge work it is. They use computerised models where they fill in the legos, at least when it comes to the pictures.
      This is only my second 'Paris in July' and I have eagerly awaited this year for some time. It is great.

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    2. Lisbeth 4 July 2015 at 13:59

      It was amazing, and even if they show some pictures on how they do it, I don't think we can imagine the huge work it is. They use computerised models where they fill in the legos, at least when it comes to the pictures.
      This is only my second 'Paris in July' and I have eagerly awaited this year for some time. It is great.

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  4. Brona6 July 2015 at 01:43

    I love Lego exhibitions but a Parisian cafe set sounds magnifique !!

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  5. Deb Nance at Readerbuzz8 July 2015 at 12:56

    Oh my gosh! Legos. And they make French things! Crazy. I love it.

    Here's my Paris in July post.

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  6. Lisbeth 11 July 2015 at 11:54

    Great isn't it! Amazing what you can do with Lego. Maybe it is not only for kids after all?

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  7. Tamara12 July 2015 at 00:23

    Oh Lego! My man is driven by lego. Loves it. So easy to please with some Lego. Its Tour de France time, and in our hemisphere, that means watching it all night. He's got Lego all over the place while he's ceating so masterpiece and watching the race at the same time. This is an amzing exhibition - thanks for sharing.

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    1. Lisbeth 12 July 2015 at 13:06

      Now we see, Lego is not only for kids" Maybe more appreciated by adults. What a good idea to combine watching Tour de France and building Lego. Personally, I have never understood the charm in watching biking, but it seems like a good thing to mix it with doing something else. On the other hand, some people might say that watching a ball go back and forth over a net is a waste of time! I must admit I do multitasking when watching tennis. Today Wimbledon final and we are hoping for a win for Roger Federer! And for my son who also plays a tennis final today! Please let me know what your husband built of Lego, being inspired by Tour de France.

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    2. Lisbeth 12 July 2015 at 13:06

      Now we see, Lego is not only for kids" Maybe more appreciated by adults. What a good idea to combine watching Tour de France and building Lego. Personally, I have never understood the charm in watching biking, but it seems like a good thing to mix it with doing something else. On the other hand, some people might say that watching a ball go back and forth over a net is a waste of time! I must admit I do multitasking when watching tennis. Today Wimbledon final and we are hoping for a win for Roger Federer! And for my son who also plays a tennis final today! Please let me know what your husband built of Lego, being inspired by Tour de France.

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