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 2021

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Ah, it is this time of the year. The time when we go to Paris in July to share our love for everything French. Tamara at Thyme for Tea is hosting again, thank you so much. I think this challenge is a favourite for many of us. 

This year will be a little different for me. We have bought a Camper van and are going around Sweden on a camping tour. We are heading towards the north on Saturday and hope to all the way up to the Midnight Sun. I am not sure what I will do this year, but read some books connected, one way or the other to Paris and France. I will start with Nina George's The Little Bookshop in Paris. I have heard good things about it, so it will be a good start.

Maybe, I will be able to do a French dinner in our van. Let's see what I kind of ingredients I can find. Maybe a French movie or a TV-series, and listen to some French music. I also hope to be inspired by your choices. 

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  1. Jeanie5 June 2021 at 14:25

    Like you, I won't have as much as usual but I'm really looking forward to it!

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    1. Lisbeth 9 June 2021 at 19:30

      A favourite challenge for many of us. It does not matter if we cannot contribute a lot. Every contribution is fun to read and be inspired by.

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  2. LyzzyBee6 June 2021 at 19:30

    Oh this sounds lovely and I will look out for your posts. I don't THINK I have anything Parisian I can contribute, unfortunately.

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    1. Lisbeth 9 June 2021 at 19:31

      I will go along as the challenge develop. Many people have interesting posts to be inspired by.

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  3. Brona8 June 2021 at 00:45

    During these Covid times, local driving holidays have become so popular. I look forward to hearing about yours (are you on instagram?)
    I've got some Maigret's saved for July and I plan to cook from Rachel Khoo's Little Paris Kitchen cookbook.
    Bon voyage!

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    1. Lisbeth 9 June 2021 at 19:32

      I have an Instagram (thecontentreader) but have not posted there for some time. I might put a few pictures there.
      Maigret is always good and an easy read. I might add a book about him to my reading list. Little Paris Kitchen cookbook sounds interesting. Have to check it out.

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  4. Tamara27 June 2021 at 22:30

    Lisbeth, So glad you're joining in this year. Even a little bit of Paris and a taste of France will lift your spirits this year. I would love to see some posts about french cooking on a road trip - even some little snippets of french food you find in sweeden.

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    1. Lisbeth 30 June 2021 at 17:11

      Paris in July is a must, and I am glad you are hosting again. I think this is exactly what we need today. A little bit of the French flair to lighten up our lives. I am thinking of something French, easy something, to cook in the van. Let's see what I can come up with.

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  5. Emma at Words And Peace / France Book Tours10 July 2021 at 05:25

    I was actually very disappointed by this book, though I so enjoyed her previous book. Enjoy your summer!

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