Andrew, I did not know about Franch and Spanish involvement in the Civil War, but I can' say I'm surprised. As Jimmy Durante used to say, everybody wants to get into the act.
Did not know there was a holiday on those days. Yay for the non-binary!! I still make the mistake of using the wrong pronouns with some friends who are nonbinary. And I apologize profusely for it. I feel bad as they have to tell me time and time again.
Freedom feels different to everyone, so honoring it in all its forms is a beautiful concept. I always do the same deep dive for quirky calendar holidays when looking for writing inspiration, though you hit the jackpot today. Cheers to celebrating your own version of breaking free.
Hello Kirk, I vaguely recall reading in an old book about someone (presumably American) throwing a Bastille Day Party. I am not sure if it was a joke or not, but it probably was. --Jim
I don't know the book, Jim, but plenty of U.S. cities have Bastille Day celebrations, particularly if a significant number of people living in those cities have French ancestry (such as New Orleans.)
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Today I was reading about French and Spanish involvement in your civil war. Quite interesting. I mean your first civil war, not the current one.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, I did not know about Franch and Spanish involvement in the Civil War, but I can' say I'm surprised. As Jimmy Durante used to say, everybody wants to get into the act.
DeleteSounds very appropriate for nonbinary day to be on Bastille Day! Yes, liberation is the idea.
ReplyDeleteCoincidence, Boud? Maybe, maybe not.
DeleteCheers to both days! But especially to International Non-Binary Day.
ReplyDeleteI'll break out the champagne, Mitchell.
DeleteDown with all prisons of oppression!
ReplyDeleteIncluding the purely sociological, Debra.
ReplyDeleteLiberté, égalité, fraternité ! And human rights for all of us 🌺
ReplyDeleteNot bad words to live by, Rita, in French or English.
DeleteLiberty is an elusive goal it seems, but we should never stop striving for it. As for non-binary people, whatever happened to live and let live?
ReplyDelete"Live and let live" may be equally elusive, David, and we should never stop striving for that either.
DeleteThank you so much for sharing this, Kirk!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome, Linda.
DeleteDid not know there was a holiday on those days. Yay for the non-binary!! I still make the mistake of using the wrong pronouns with some friends who are nonbinary. And I apologize profusely for it. I feel bad as they have to tell me time and time again.
ReplyDeleteThe pronouns are difficult to remember, JM, especially in casual conversation. Still, one must try.
DeleteFreedom feels different to everyone, so honoring it in all its forms is a beautiful concept. I always do the same deep dive for quirky calendar holidays when looking for writing inspiration, though you hit the jackpot today. Cheers to celebrating your own version of breaking free.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Melody, and well said.
DeleteHello Kirk, I vaguely recall reading in an old book about someone (presumably American) throwing a Bastille Day Party. I am not sure if it was a joke or not, but it probably was.
ReplyDelete--Jim
I don't know the book, Jim, but plenty of U.S. cities have Bastille Day celebrations, particularly if a significant number of people living in those cities have French ancestry (such as New Orleans.)
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