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 2018

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One of my favourite memes or challenges is back. Tamara at Thyme for Tea is hosting another year of Paris in July. Reading her post finally got me out of my hibernation (due to moving and a lot of other things to do). I just love everything about it. It is so interesting to read other participants relationship with Paris and everything French. It is a variety of posts on a variety of subjects. Anything that reminds you of Paris and France.

The rules are simple as Tamara says: Just blog about anything French. Here are some guidelines on the way.

  • reading a French themed book - fiction or non-fiction
  • watching a French movie
  • listening to French music
  • cooking French food
  • experiencing French, art, architecture and travel
For more instructions how to share your posts go to Thyme for Tea.

My own participation will go along the following lines:
  • I would like to finalise Nana by Émile Zola which I started last year or even the year before, but did not finish. It goes well with my newly purchase of The Disappearance of Émile Zola by Michael Rosen. Review of both will follow.
  • There are several interesting French TV series/movies on Netflix. I will look at some of them.
  • French music is also interesting. I will see what I can find that is appealing to me. 
  • I will arrange a French dinner in July with friends. 
  • Maybe look a little bit more into French art and architecture and be inspired for a post about that.

Well, lets see what Paris in July will bring. There is also all the inspiration from other participants.

Thank you very much Tamara for hosting another year!


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  1. Mae Travels24 June 2018 at 16:20

    Your list of French-themed activities and posts is ambitious! I'm not a planner, but hope to think of at least a few.
    best... mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Lisbeth 1 July 2018 at 20:28

      Looking forward to see what you come up with. That is one of the great charms with this challenge. There are som many different interests and inspiration.

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  2. Jeanie24 June 2018 at 18:29

    I look forward to Paris in July every year and am eager to participate. You remind me -- I'd better get busy!

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  3. Tamara26 June 2018 at 10:05

    Lisbeth, I love this button... i think its one of my favourites. Can i use it too? Im looking forward to this year. Ive given myself permission to get lost in blogging land for the month before i go back to uni. Thanks for joining in again. I might even join you on the Zola journey.

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    1. Lisbeth 1 July 2018 at 20:27

      Thank you! Yes, please use it. As ever looking forward to blog and read other blogger's posts on Paris in July. I have started the non fiction book on Zola and hope to read Nana in parallell.

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  4. Jeanie28 June 2018 at 16:47

    Oh, I would love to use your button when I post. Would that be OK? It's just gorgeous!

    I'll have my first post ready July 1!

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    1. Lisbeth 1 July 2018 at 20:26

      Thank you Jeanie. I am happy if you want to use it! Looking forward to your posts.

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  5. Brona29 June 2018 at 00:56

    I loved Nana - it was my first Zola - I'm now a convert and try to read a Zola a year.
    Can you suggest any good French TV series/movies that i should look out for ?

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    1. Lisbeth 1 July 2018 at 20:25

      I have recently read Thérèse Raquin and liked it. I am more struggling with Nana but is determined to finish it during July.
      I have seen two French TV-series on netflix that I liked; 'Marseille' with Gerard Depardieu and 'The Frozen Dead', a crimi. I saw some years ago the film 'The Intouchables' which is great. I also enjoyed the TV-series on Coco Chanel's life.

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  6. mosaik29 June 2018 at 16:41

    Sounds delightful Lisbeth.. can't wait to hear more...
    And do add your posts to our instagram page using #parisinjuly2018
    If you tweet, use same tag to build the collection with participants.. Merci !

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  7. Mel u2 July 2018 at 07:23

    Very glad to be once again participating. I have a post in works today on a story by Blume Lempel, who lived in Paris until growing anti-Semitic events motivated her and her husband to move to America, “A Yiddish Poet in Paris”. I also designed my own header, Two in fact. This is one of my favourite book Blog events. Thanks



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  8. Paulita 7 July 2018 at 16:44

    Your button is gorgeous and I appreciate the reminder about Paris in July. I'm a bit late, but that's because my new life in France is so hectic with fetes and friends. My first time living in France in July since 1985!

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    1. Lisbeth 8 July 2018 at 19:06

      Thank you! I follow your struggle to get used to life in France. It is not easy adapt to another country. I have lived - although temporarily - in several countries, and you just have to start all over finding out how things work. But it is also part of the joy. Good luck!

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