Thursday, September 20, 2018

Purple pops of colour...


Look at this luscious artichoke flower!
It's growing beside the sidewalk in the garden of one of our neighbours...


We spend time looking for pops of colour as we walk.
Walking is such a great way to explore our city.

It was one of the highlights from my Paris trip...
walking and taking in the sights...
Women who walk and explore have been given the term "Flaneuse."

The feminine form of flaneur...
which means 
"a man who saunters around observing society."



This book caught my attention when I was at the local library...
I had read Eleanor's first book Weird Sisters 
the title sealed the deal!

I am halfway through it and am enjoying it...
I am trying not to rush the chapters so that I can savour the story.

How is your week going?

What are you reading right now?

~ Be Well and Be Kind ~
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14 comments:

  1. Madame Là-basSeptember 20, 2018 at 11:05 AM

    I'm going to put a reserve on that book. Actually, I can do it from Paris. The internet is wonderful that way. I am reading The Dust that Falls from Dreams by Louis de Bernières who wrote Captain Corelli's Mandoline. I've got a small pile of books to read but I might go back to the Hornby Island lady's bookstore by the Luxembourg Gardens. I've been walking so much! I will have to find interesting places to explore when I get home.Enjoy your time with your friend!

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    1. hostess of the humble bungalowSeptember 21, 2018 at 1:14 PM

      The internet makes reserving and browsing the library site so easy!
      What was the name of the bookstore that the Hornby Island woman owns?
      Your Paris blog posts are like those of a French flaneuse...am enjoying them so very much! Thank you.

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  2. JeannineSeptember 20, 2018 at 6:43 PM

    Tonight I had dinner with three friends. One of them has just returned from your lovely city. She couldn't say enough about how wonderful it was - the gardens, the people, the shops and restaurants, the walking, etc.

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    1. hostess of the humble bungalowSeptember 21, 2018 at 1:15 PM

      Good to hear that your friend enjoyed her trip to Victoria...I love to hear that it put on a good impression!!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2018 at 7:38 AM

    Beautiful colour!
    I have to check Eleanor Brown
    I'm reading Steve Burrows A Shimmer of Hummingbirds,a Birder Murder Mystery No 4-I like all of them
    Dottoressa

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    1. hostess of the humble bungalowSeptember 21, 2018 at 1:16 PM

      I have recently heard of that mystery writer and hope to read some of his books soon...it sounds like birds factor into each mystery too which is different.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2018 at 11:11 AM

    Book looks good. Haven't read anything by that author. Love artichoke flowers. Do you know are they easy to grow? Just had a peep at your instagram. I'm thinking trip to France!!! Mary

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    1. hostess of the humble bungalowSeptember 21, 2018 at 1:19 PM

      I am not sure about the soil conditions that artichokes need to thrive and grow...these are down the street from our home and look very healthy...they are established and flower every year...the owners harvest them to eat.
      I have no immediate plans to travel...how about you Mary? Any trips to France in your future?

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  5. KSLSeptember 22, 2018 at 6:34 AM

    I'm reading "The Heart's Invisible Furies" by John Boyne set in Ireland. It's fantastic. There are great artichoke plants down the street from us as well and I love their blooms.

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    1. hostess of the humble bungalowSeptember 23, 2018 at 10:14 PM

      I must check out that book...the artichoke flowers are quite amazing!

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  6. lady jickySeptember 22, 2018 at 3:46 PM

    Purple.... we have wisteria flowering on my side of the world .

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  7. LorrieSeptember 22, 2018 at 10:13 PM

    The artichoke plant is stunning! I'm reading a book by Susie Steiner (can't remember the title and I'm too lazy to get up and look for it). I've caught a bit of a cold and spent the day at home, puttering, cleaning, and feel very mellow.

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