Tag Archives: Daglan

The sun, a ceremony, and a droopy bottom

Posted on May 9, 2024 by loren24250

A miracle? It seemed like something rather grand was going on yesterday, because after the rainiest spring we can remember, the sun was out, and the sky was a beautiful blue. That made for a much more pleasant stay at … Continue reading →

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Our new (local) place for burgers

Posted on April 19, 2024 by loren24250

Jan and I happen to like good cheeseburgers, but they are not always easy to find in this part of France. For some time, our go-to place for burgers has been Chez les Filles in the neighbouring village of Cénac, … Continue reading →

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Our Carnaval’s brighter look

Posted on February 18, 2024 by loren24250

It’s been nearly 13 years (good grief — where does the time go?) since I first wrote about the traditional figure in France known as Pétassou. The jugement de Pétassou, as it’s known, is a feature of school children’s lives … Continue reading →

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The tree, the truffles

Posted on December 16, 2023 by loren24250

At this festive time of year, one of the traditions of Radio Free Daglan is to show off our village’s Christmas tree. The tree always gets front-and-centre treatment, since it’s placed at the front of the Place de la Liberté, … Continue reading →

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Frunch

Posted on November 27, 2023 by loren24250

Brunch in France? We had never come across one. Of course, having a Sunday brunch when we lived in Toronto was a wildly popular activity. But I don’t think of the brunch — a clever neologism of “breakfast” and “lunch” … Continue reading →

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Starting Year 14: Reflections and memories

Posted on August 4, 2023 by loren24250

As I’ve written in the past two postings, Jan and I have just started our 14th year of living full-time in France. Feeling reflective, I am posting a few sample comments from Radio Free Daglan over the years. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Year 14, Day 2: It’s all about the people

Posted on August 2, 2023 by loren24250

A few days ago Jan and I were having drinks with a couple of new friends from Northern Ireland who have a holiday home here. When they found out how long we’ve been in Daglan, they asked us what had … Continue reading →

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All set for Year 14 — Looking back

Posted on August 1, 2023 by loren24250

On July 31, 2010, Jan and I arrived in Paris for an overnight at a hotel on the Avenue de Tourville, followed by a train trip to Brive-la-Gaillard, followed by a (long, slow) drive in a rental car to our … Continue reading →

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The Mayor’s Speech, 2023

Posted on January 7, 2023 by loren24250

Another step back to normality (after the restrictions caused by the Covid pandemic) was taken last night, as villagers gathered in our community hall to trade New Year’s good wishes; listen to the Mayor’s update on village life; and linger … Continue reading →

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A triple-header for foodies

Posted on September 24, 2020 by loren24250

Today’s posting features three different topics that I hope will be of interest to foodies (and you know who you are). They are: the opportunity to acquire the best restaurant in Daglan; a couple of beautiful dishes at a much-loved … Continue reading →

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