French History and Culture
French Dream Chateau
Like most folks from the far-away lands, high on my “must see-must do” list in the land of cheese, wine and other things fine, was a French Dream Chateau. After all, next to the Eiffiel Tower, what is the most universally recognized French icon? Uh…that would be…..a chateau…would it not? Like Churches, Chateau’s spring up […]
4Jul2011 | Bicycle Gourmet | 7 comments | Continued
Hunting In France
Every country has it’s outmoded Historical traditions. Protected by equally outmoded laws. And France is no exception. Foremost among these “Historical Dinosaurs” is “Le Chasse.” (The Hunt.) This is the Emperor-given right of every Frenchman to slay all manner of four-legged non-human creatures whenever the mood strikes. Taken in the context of it’s time – […]
6Apr2011 | Bicycle Gourmet | 9 comments | Continued
French Churches – part Four of Four
Circumstantial Evidence Ok – a potpourri of “miracles” now n’ then. The virgin Mary appears. The sick are healed. God talks to Moses.(According to the Bible. A cusinart of rumour,innuendo and questionable “facts” assembled by hundreds of special interest “authors” over thousands of years. Now – that’s credibility…..right?) Callin’ the “G” Man Would’nt ya think […]
28Oct2010 | Bicycle Gourmet | 9 comments | Continued