« I do not agree with what you have to say, but I’ll defend to the death your right to say it.» S.G. Tallentyre, de son vrai nom Eveyln Beatrice Hall, « The Friends of Voltaire », 1906 – An apocryphal quote attributed to Voltaire, editor’s note.             Hello, young Padawan,     I hope your vacation has been relaxing because here…

        “I cannot bring knowledge to a man, but I can make him think”. Socrate.             Hello, young Padawan     You asked me, I did it. Here is a reflection on “the current atmosphere”.   As usual on this blog, we will get in the roller coaster, drive into the abyss to hopefully come out of it thanks to a few…

        “Art is the reflection that the human soul sends back, dazzled by the splendor of the beautiful.” Victor, Hugo.         Hello, young Padawan     Prepare yourself well before reading this post because, of the seven dwarfs, today, I will be Grumpy! I hear more and more often that there will no longer be any David Gilmour, Slash, Eric Clapton, Van Halen, or…

              « Self-esteem depends on how you take care of yourself. » Julia Cameron.           Hello, young Padawan     Everyone has one’s own way of taking care of oneself, but for some, this is a problem. So, should the others flog themselves naked with nettles, if they like to take more time in the bathroom to get ready?   Today…

          “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference”. Winston Churchill.         Hello, young Padawan,     So, that’s it, we punch a new decade right in the face. Hangover? Try my magic recipe. Nostalgia? Don’t be sad, there will be others. It is not so much the change of decade that makes my head hurt, nor even the hints of…