Writing Isabella
In my life in France I have found all sorts of ways of being that didn’t happen much before, chief among them, hands on gardening and researching the intrigues and fascinations of early medieval European history. And now I am a writer about that time, especially the 13th century. I became president of An Aquitaine
Melusine
Isabella married twice and both her husbands belonged to families that believed they were connected to Melusine, the fairy woman who was beautiful, full of magic and full of mystery. The Angevins, who became known as the Plantagenets, told the story of an early Count Fulk who had a wife who had borne him four
Read moreAn Aquitaine Historical Society
An Aquitaine Historical Society is open to all who are interested in history and in particular, local Aquitaine history and the history of France. It was founded in 1990 to help summertime residents appreciate some of the local culture but it has now become a fully-grown Association, which offers cultural activities throughout the year. Speakers
Read moreFrom Balcony to a Garden
In Hong Kong I had a balcony, several floors up in a high rise. The first one was like an opera box with glass sides and always felt scary. The second one was deep with its own stout walls, an extension to the room but a haunt of huge wolf spiders. The second one was
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Writing IsabellaFebruary 14, 2018
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MelusineFebruary 28, 2018
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Hong KongApril 1, 2018
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Seabird and SailingApril 12, 2018
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From Balcony to a GardenMay 2, 2018
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The Book Stop Book Shop In BrantômeMay 26, 2018
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Isabella in BordeauxJune 16, 2018
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