#living in south of france

[barefootblogger-france]

Pardon My Dust

My blog site has been a bit “wonky” lately. Perhaps you received a half-baked post never intended for prime time, or you see photos appearing in strange places. The fact is, I’m working on a new website design with features I think you’ll love. Meanwhile, I’m discovering that a lot of mischief has been going on in cyberspace over the past 10 years. So, pardon my dust!  Yes! It’s been almost 10…

[gentlemanmotorslifestyle]

[galina]

Hot girlies read books

[zevranunderstander]

number #1 tactic that people use to not sound as racist as they are when they talk to black people: 'uhh so you AMERICANS need to stop pretending everything is about YOU. why should i know this im not from the us :/' (= is talking about like. a phenomenally internationally well-known black artist)

[ego-meliorem-esse]

Do you ever think that François relationship shaped how he connects to others, specially the younger ones? Arthur is pissed off about it, Feliciano is worried and lovino thinks he's an idiot but Alfred kind of digs him as a older figure while Matthew got the burnt of the perfectionistic french

I think there are two sides of other nations perceptions of the French rat.

Arthur openly and publicly bickers and argues with him. But, despite their perceived rivalry, when alone it's much more "domestic" in a sense. For Arthur it's the classic of " It's rotten work. Especially if it's you. By god, I'll do it, but damn,". A very big simplification would be those parents that should have gotten divorced 37 years ago, but aren't. And they won't be. Because despite what it may look like to the outside world, François and Arthur understand each other in a way no one else does. When François is talking and arguing about philosophical thematics or past grudges, Arthur bickers back. It's a way of relaxation and stress relief for the old fucks. But when, for instance, François genuinely is having the worst time imaginable, isn't his usual self and has stopped talking about his problems or Arthurs past shortcomings, it's serious. And Arthur listens. It's their dynamic that is constant and both of them need the stability of an ever changing world and falling empires.

Feliciano has a much more relaxed relationship with François. As much as the fandom likes to portray Feliciano as a soft uwu Doitsu~ guy, i don't think thats what i am going with. He's hardheaded and passionate. Something that rivals François' own personality. They share interests but disagree on other topics. Like politics and even social problems. But there is not really any hard arguments. Feliciano is not an idiot. He is smart and engaged to his own interests and hobbies. Knows a lot too. François feels the need to one up Feliciano in knowledge on certain matters, and I think that's hilarious.

Lovino doesn't really find François all that interesting to be around. Irritating even at some points. But again, Lovino is smart and he doesn't need the drama of actually arguing with the man. They do share a passion for food and food preparation and that's enough for Lovino. Their hangouts mostly happen when Feliciano is present. It's rare for those two to get a coffee by themselves. I find this dynamic very interesting and i might expand on it hmmm

Alfred is very much part of that dual perception of the French man. Everything on Alfred says he deeply adores the older man. If asked, most nations would put François in Alfreds fav people category. And to a point they are right. François has a form of idealism rivalling Alfreds. But the methodology and approach as well as general beliefs are different, and that irks Alfred to a certain point. He does look up to the man and there is a crucial aspect of respect the boy holds for François. But their worldview is different in the parts that matter the most to Alfred. Arguing with Alfred is extremely rare, and it happened maybe four times throughout Alfreds life. In a sense, Alfred has grown out of the need to prove himself and grown out of accepting whatever opinions a person he holds in high regard might have. They do share interests in literature and music. As those are big parts of Alfreds life, he finds a vast common ground with the man.

Matthew. Oh, Matthew... To me their dynamic and relationship is the most interesting one. I've talked in depth about this, but in short François is almost disappointed in his son. Matthew is timid and quiet. Not very ambitious and overly kind. When he was a child, Matt asked for little and never really threw a tantrum over anything. He accepts whatever he gets and whatever comes his way. François in his core is very different. Adding to that the fact that François is not meant to be a father. To say he was distant is an understatement. Distant in an emotional sense and a literal as well. Matthew was expensive and the trade off to England might have been inevitable. But regardless, his coldness towards his son started much sooner. Matthew sees François as the man that made him. His "biological" father, and there is a form of love for him regardless. That love however is pushed very deep inside Matts heart and soul. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, they have been talking normally and interacting normally. However, their conversations are akin to those of colleagues, not father and son. Even if François might have a tinge of "regret" for their destinies, there is no way he would act on it. But i do believe that even if subconsciously, they are talking more outside of work these days. Even if it's just a text from François saying "Saw some American tourists pretending to be Canadian. Ruined my day." And Matt responding with "lol". Baby steps, ya kno.

[girlinafairytale]

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[rawmanticism]

I just think it's neat how the Downton franchise starts and ends with my boy Thomas getting the guy all the women have been mooning over as is his right

[rapha-reads]

Theoretically, I knew organising funerals was a big, complicated thing. As reality is, I would very much like to run away screaming into a dark forest.

Edit: i'm a bit tipsy and the tags are full of typos. Don't pay attention.

[upperranktwo]

My twin sister loves to travel and has been to several different countries on her own and she has decided in a few months she is gonna spend a week in Japan since it's been a few years since she last went. She asked me if I wanna go and not only does the cost scare me 😭 I have never been on a plane before and they absolutely terrify me 😭😭😭 I'm such an anxious traveler I've only left the UK once! Maybe I will go though and try and get out my comfort zone a little

[shapinginvisible]

Photo by David of Provencal life

[esoraluco]

Solar and Lunar themed Spams, Mtts and Blues!

Their stories are the same as canon, but the solar guys are happier and more optimistic despite everything, while lunar are sadder and calmer. For example Spam goes through the same big shot days and downfall, but he's happier about it- still desperate and dangerous though!

[goldheartedsky]

Not gonna lie, seeing every other marginalized group not only being granted solidarity but demanding it from Jews, while simultaneously refusing to combat or even acknowledge antisemitism in their own groups, is absolutely exhausting

[chemicalarospec]

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[guniibuu]

You made me curious about the South Park french dub, so I looked up some clips and I lost it when I heard Tweek's voice.

LMAO YEAH Tweek french voice is so fucking funny he sounds like fucking Elmo and I love it 😭

[xtruss]

The Lawyers Behind the Case are Representing Two Palestinian Families From Gaza Who Says that German Officials Including Chancellor Olaf Scholz are “Aiding and Abetting” Illegal and Apartheid Regime of the Terrorist Zionist 🐖 🐷 🐖 Isra-hell’s Genocide in Gaza. The Court Case Follows South Africa’s 🇿🇦 Historic ICJ Case Against Illegal and Apartheid Regime of the Terrorist Zionist 🐖 🐷 🐖 Isra-hell in January 2024, which Ruled that “The Bastard Child of the US 🇺🇸, UK 🇬🇧, Germany 🇩🇪, France 🇫🇷, Italy 🇮🇹, Australia and the West 🇪🇺” Must Take Action to Prevent Acts of GENOCIDE in Gaza, Forever Palestine 🇵🇸!

[chaotictomtom]

i could cry rn (is missing the sound of cicadas)