“We travel to change, not of place, but of ideas”. Hippolyte Taine.             Hello, young Padawan     If there’s one thing about America – and not just one, of course – it’s that they are proud of their country. Indeed, we have to recognize that our cousins, the hamburger eaters, were essential in the industrial era of the late 19th…

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        “Punk rock is just another word for freedom”. Patti Smith.         Hello, young Padawan     I hope you are ready to waddle and sing at the top of your lungs because we will dance in the casbah this rainy Fri”yay.” Rainy, dark, gray, certainly, but happy, since we will talk about music.   Does the Punk movement speak to you? Of course,…

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          “Well-being is created through well-doing”. Anonymous Chinese proverb.             Hello, young Padawan     For most of us, the end of summer means dehydration or dryness, and the return of acne for others. Indeed, it is not uncommon for acne-prone skin to end up with a problematic return from vacation if exposed to the sun, but that does not necessarily…

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    “A trip is the only thing that you buy and makes you richer”. Anonymous.               Hello, young Padawan     Today, less talk, and pleasure of the eyes. Since traveling is still complicated – and it’s my optimistic nature that says “still” – I told myself that making you discover one of the most grandiose buildings of my adopted city would be…

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        Hello, young Padawan     Do you want to take care of your gut while making yourself a super nice drink? Ok, so as promised in my article on the intestine, let’s do it, right away.         Water KEFIR You will need a glass container with a capacity of half a gallon for this (the “mason jar” type is ideal).   – 50…

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