tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35515499666637519352024-03-13T15:56:41.157+01:00English Muffin CornerAn electronic scrapbook about what I find on the Web or outside about the English language and other things I like.fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-43026009009297744952015-08-07T12:45:00.001+02:002015-08-07T13:04:44.497+02:00Under Pressure : Three versions (and more).This article has been ready for a long time, I had forgotten to publish it.<br />
I like the original version very much with the vocals only, <b>Freddie Mercury</b> has such a voice!<br />
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And the final version (1981): </div>
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A variation, <b>Bowie </b>with <b>Annie Lennox</b> (1992):</div>
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More recently, it was included in the <b>Minions</b> soundtrack (2014).<br />
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I must confess I have a weakness for<i> Ice, Ice Baby</i> by <b>Vanilla Ice</b> (1990).<br />
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<br />fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-52444601312848760622015-08-07T12:32:00.001+02:002015-08-07T12:53:25.017+02:00People Get Ready : three versions (and more).This song written by <span style="color: white;"><span style="background-color: purple;"><b>Curtis Mayfield</b></span></span> in 1965 was inspired by the March on Washington and apart from a very positive message of faith and hope, it contains a very nice guitar riff.<br />
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I discovered it through <b>Rod Stewart's </b>unplugged version. His raspy voice has never left me unmoved. :)</div>
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Another Stewart's version exists with <b>Jeff Beck,</b> here in 2009.</div>
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To tell the truth, there are more than three fantastic performances.<br />
<b>Al Green's</b> is great, isn't it ?<br />
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And there are women too:<br />
<b>Joss Stone's</b> among the recent versions:<br />
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<b>Aretha Franklin's</b> is a classic, she takes her time to make the music resonate. :)<br />
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And men and women together here with <b>the Staples Singers</b>:<br />
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<li><b>A Plantation Burial </b>by John Antrobus (circa 1860). More details <a href="http://hitchcock.itc.virginia.edu/Slavery/details.php?categorynum=14&categoryName=&theRecord=28&recordCount=38" target="_blank">here.</a></li>
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<li><b>A German Immigrant Inquiring His Way</b> by Charles Felix Blauvelt (1855). More details<a href="http://artnc.org/works-of-art/german-immigrant-inquiring-his-way#" target="_blank"> here</a></li>
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<li><b>The Gulf Stream</b> by Winslow Homer (1899) -<a href="http://www.winslowhomer.org/gulf-stream.jsp" target="_blank">Details here.</a></li>
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<span style="color: blue;">There's a fire starting in my heart<br />
Reaching a fever pitch, it's bringing me out the dark<br />
Finally I can see you crystal clear<br />
[Clean version:] Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your ship bare<br />
[Explicit version:] Go 'head and sell me out and I'll lay your shit bare<br />
See how I leave with every piece of you<br />
Don't underestimate the things that I will do</span></div>
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Chantée version jazz par la chanteuse Coréenne <b>Youn Sun Nah</b>, hier soir à Amiens avec un <a href="http://www.leskalimbasduventoux.com/origine.html" target="_blank">kalimba, </a>instrument africain.<br />
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It's extremely dark but the <b>Johnny Cash</b> version in 2002 was even more.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b><span style="color: black;">Quinze (presque seize) chansons sur New York principalement tirées d'un numéro spécial de Phosphore (398) sur New York!</span></b></span></div>
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<b>Le dimanche 13 juillet à 21h</b>, je suis allée au concert au festival de St Riquier. Je souhaitais voir la <b>Messe à 40 voix de Striggio</b>, une oeuvre redécouverte récemment et interprétée par le Concert Spirituel. Et ben, ça n'a pas été un succès. Je suis arrivée 10 minutes avant l'heure mais tout le monde était déjà installé :( J'ai vite compris pourquoi...<br />
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Alors pendant tout le concert, j'ai très bien vu les quatre dos de quatre chanteurs barbus et costauds et entrevu parfois le chef d'orchestre... A un moment, j'ai entendu des chuintements bizarres que j'ai cru identifier comme des chuchotements de spectateurs mais en fait, c'était les soufflets d'un orgue médiéval, l'orgue Régale dont j'ai fini par voir un bout à un moment du concert. La musique était très belle mais je ne voyais pas qui chantait. Et moi, je viens pour le SPECTACLE, pour voir la TECHNIQUE des chanteurs et de la direction. ça m'a paru bien long... :( Les autres spectateurs avaient été prévenus apparemment. Mais, pas lors du concert du soir précédent auquel j'avais aussi assisté. C'est quand même cher, 28 euros, pour un concert où on ne voit pas grand-chose des 40 chanteurs....Ce n'était pas indiqué sur la brochure ni sur le billet où il n'y avait même pas la mention de l'heure, du lieu ou du nom des artistes qui se produisaient pendant le concert..<br />
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Sinon, le lendemain, <b>14 juillet</b>, je file à <b>la chapelle de l'Hôtel-Dieu de St Riquier</b> que j'ai visitée il y a fort longtemps et dans laquelle va avoir lieu le concert de jazz où j'ai réservé. Je me gare, et je cherche un panneau Hôtel-Dieu. Celui que je vois indique "Visites". Je le suis à travers la maison de retraite en me dépêchant pour ne pas être en retard... Je suis un peu surprise car je ne vois aucune signalétique ou hôtesse d'accueil du festival. ou spectateur alors que je suis arrivée un quart d'heure à l'avance. J'arrive devant la porte où un panneau indique que c'est fermé sans dire où se trouve le concert de piano-jazz que je cherche. Un membre du personnel de la maison de retraite m'interpelle et je lui explique mon problème avec embarras. Il me redirige vers l'abbatiale. J'y cours, une dame de l'organisation me voit et me demande si je vais au concert. Ben oui, j'ai mon billet à la main ! Elle m'indique le parc à côté de l'abbatiale, je me dépêche, il n'y a pas une flèche pour indiquer où aller mais au fond du jardin, je vois un attroupement. En fait le concert a lieu dans une grange de l'abbaye.. En arrivant 5 minutes avant le début, je me retrouve dans le dernier rang en courant d'air.... Mais là, au moins l'artiste <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMgFz75IeRk" target="_blank">(<b>Paul Lay</b>)</a> nous parlait, son clavier était visible, le concert était agréable et il faisait beau donc ça a compensé le concert du jour précédent.<br />
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Je crois que l'an prochain, je vais encore plus limiter le nombre de concerts que je vais réserver et poser des questions par téléphone avant toute réservation sur Internet car franchement, ça m'a agacé tout ça. <br />
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<br />fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-41913589111896353872014-07-08T23:46:00.003+02:002014-10-04T17:24:53.083+02:00Que ne durent que les moments doux...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sonnerie à l'arrière des berlines<br />
on devine<br />
des monarques et leurs figurines<br />
juste une paire de demi-dieux<br />
livrés à eux<br />
ils font des petits<br />
ils font des envieux</div>
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à l'arrière des dauphines<br />
je suis le roi des scélérats<br />
à qui sourit la vie<br />
marcher sur l'eau<br />
éviter les péages<br />
jamais souffrir<br />
juste faire hennir<br />
les chevaux du plaisir</div>
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osez, osez Joséphine<br />
osez, osez Joséphine<br />
plus rien ne s'oppose à la nuit<br />
rien ne justifie</div>
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usez vos souliers<br />
usez l'usurier<br />
soyez ma muse</div>
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et que ne durent que les moments doux<br />
durent que les moments doux<br />
et que ne durent que les moments doux</div>
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osez, osez Joséphine<br />
osez, osez Joséphine<br />
plus rien ne s'oppose à la nuit<br />
rien ne justifie</div>
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Une autre version par Pierre Lapointe et Christine and the Queens :)</div>
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Sinon avec la chanteuse toute seule :</div>
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fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-90413254871657519032014-07-06T11:17:00.001+02:002014-10-04T17:26:03.165+02:00Une Ritournelle : Vérité des Sentiments et Temps qui passe. <b>La Belle Vie</b> de Sacha Distel en version française, c'est ça :<br />
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Ô la belle vie<br />
Sans amour<br />
Sans soucis<br />
Sans problème.<br />
Oui la belle vie<br />
On est seul<br />
On est libre<br />
Et l'on traine.<br />
On s'amuse à passer sans peur du lendemain<br />
Des nuits blanches<br />
Qui se penchent<br />
Sur les petits matins.<br />
Mais la belle vie<br />
Sans amour<br />
Sans soucis<br />
Sans problème.<br />
Oui la belle vie<br />
On s'enlace<br />
On est triste<br />
Et l'on traîne.<br />
Alors pense que je t'aime<br />
Et quand tu auras compris<br />
Réveille-toi<br />
Je serai là<br />
Pour toi.</div>
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Interprétée en anglais par<b> les Drifters</b> dans la bande son du film<a href="http://www.commeaucinema.com/film/la-ritournelle-comedie,288686" target="_blank"> la Ritournelle</a> où Isabelle Huppert interprète une éleveuse de bovins avec Jean-Pierre Daroussin. Une situation de départ assez irréaliste mais avec une réflexion sur l'usure du couple, la quarantaine ou la famille assez touchante et de bons dialogues. Je ne l'ai pas trouvée dans cette version sur Youtube ou DailyMotion :(</div>
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La deuxième version, très agréable, de <b>Julie London </b>entendue dans le film est par contre facile à trouver: </div>
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Et les paroles en anglais toujours aussi douces-amères :</div>
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Oh, the good life, full of fun seems to be the ideal<br />
Mm, the good life lets you hide all the sadness you feel<br />
You won't really fall in love for you can't take the chance<br />
So please be honest with yourself, don't try to fake romance<br />
It's the good life to be free and explore the unknown<br />
Like the heartaches when you learn you must face them alone<br />
Please remember I still want you, and in case you wonder why<br />
Well, just wake up, kiss the good life goodbye</div>
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On peut aussi trouver la version duo de <b>Sacha Distel</b> avec <b>Dionne Warwic</b>k qui est assez lente et qui ressemble à celle des Drifters par sa mélodie.</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: red;"><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Arrange flowers in a vase. </b></span></span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: blue;">Bake some cookies or other sweet treats
from scratch.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: orange;"> </span></span><span style="color: orange;">Browse the farmers market.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></span><span style="color: #38761d;">Brush up on or learn a foreign language.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Build a bookshelf.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span></span><span style="color: #674ea7;">Catch up on laundry.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: magenta;"> </span></span><span style="color: magenta;">Catch up on recorded shows.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: #38761d;"> </span></span><span style="color: #38761d;">Catch up on the latest news.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #073763;">Check out answers to your burning questions
on the Internet.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #990000;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clean
out your garage.</span></b></span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: #666666;"> </span></span><span style="color: #666666;">Clean up your email.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Clean your home or flat.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: #ea9999;"> Cook a new recipe with leftover ingredients
you have.</span></span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: #0b5394;"> <span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Create a blog on a topic you're passionate
about.</span></span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: orange;"> <span style="color: #b45f06;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: #b45f06;">Create a bucket list.</span> </span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><span style="background-color: white;"> <span style="color: red;"> </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: #cc0000;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: white;">Create a collage from your photos.</span></span><span style="background-color: black;"><span style="background-color: white;"></span></span></span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: blue;">Create a playlist of your favorite songs.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: magenta;"><span style="background-color: white;">Create a time capsule. </span></span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: lime;"> </span></span><span style="color: lime;">Create an online photo gallery to send to
loved ones who are far away</span>. </span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: orange;"> </span></span><span style="color: orange;">Dance.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Daydream.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: purple;">Do a newspaper crossword puzzle.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">Do some arts and crafts.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="color: #999999;"> </span></span><span style="color: #999999;">Do spa treatments at home.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Download free apps, free software or free add-ons.</span></span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: cyan;">Dress up</span>.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #073763;">Dry flowers to make potpourri</span>. </span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">Exercise</span>.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Experiment with a new hair or makeup style.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Explore the downtown area of your city</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Figure out if you can turn your hobby into
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Find lots of great ideas and projects to do
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fly a kite.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gaze at the stars.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get creative and make a costume with old
clothing items.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Get rid of clutter.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give yourself a facial.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Give yourself a manicure and pedicure. Try
out some cool nail art.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go camping in your backyard.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go fishing at a local lake, pond, or pier.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go for a drive.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go for a run around the neighborhood.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go hiking.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go on a bike ride.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go on a walking tour.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go sightseeing.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go swimming.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Go to a free event.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have a bonfire.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have a movie marathon with close friends.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have a picnic.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Have a
sleepover.</span></b></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Host a dinner party.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have an instrument, then take it out
and play it.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Invite friends to play board games. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Knit.or sew</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Listen to a podcast.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Listen to new music online.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Listen to the radio (and croon along.)</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Look
at different recipes online, and bookmark your favorites. Browse your cookery books.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Make a card.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Make a collage of old photographs or
magazine cutouts.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make a new blog article. :)</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Make a playlist on Spotify.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Make a scrapbook.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></li>
<b></b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Make s'mores or a chocolate fondue. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Make your own natural cleaning products
from household items. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Make your own pizza.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Meditate.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Mix some cocktails to try. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Mow the lawn or clean a vegetable bed..</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Organize a book-club meeting to talk about
your favorite books.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Organize old photos into an album.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Organize old receipts.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Organize the pantry.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Organize the pots and pans in your kitchen.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Organize your closet.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Organize your room, and make it look fresh
by moving furniture around. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Paint a portrait or a scene.Sketch something.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Paint your nails (if you like it).</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b> <span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Photograph local sights.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Photoshop your photos. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Pick fruit that you grew at home or pick plants in the wild.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Plan your next trip. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Plant some flowers in your garden.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Play a favorite video game.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Play card games.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Play some board games.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Play tennis.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Play video games. Play on your phone.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Play volleyball.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Practice a new language.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Practice new makeup looks.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Practice origami.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Practice playing an instrument.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Practice yoga.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Put a puzzle together. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">P</span>ut on a garage sale.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Put together a list of your favorite
recipes.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Put your favorite photos in a frame.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> Repair holes in clothing.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Replace old lightbulbs.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Repurpose old clothing into a pillow,
drapes, or blanket.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reread a book you own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reread old favorites. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Research your ancestry online.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
<span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Review books on GoodReads or Amazon.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">S</span>hop your closet and create new outfits
from clothing you've forgotten.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Shop your pantry, and create a meal from
your leftovers.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sign up for a free class.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sort items to give away. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Start a DIY project</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Start planning your next getaway.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Sunbathe.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Surf Reddit. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Take a (bubble) bath.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Take a nap.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Take your pet out for a walk.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Throw a potluck.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Tie-dye a t-shirt.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Try a new hairstyle at home.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Try a new hobby.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Try to replicate a restaurant or a supermarket recipe</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Update your résumé.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Update your social media profiles.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Use the downtime today to explore the apps
world, and take advantage of all the free apps available.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Use YouTube videos for karaoke.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Video chat with a friend or phone them.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Visit a local beach.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Visit a local park or playground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Visit a museum on a free day.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Visit with family or friends.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Volunteer for a local organization.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Wash your car at home.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Watch a TED Talk.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Watch cute animal YouTube videos. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Watch home movies.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Watch old DVDs around the home.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Watch reruns of your favorite TV show with
DVDs from your local library or on the Internet.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Watch the sunrise.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Watch the sunset from your window or from
the beach. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Webcam with someone far away. </span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Window shop.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Work on handmade gifts.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Work on your to-do list.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Work out to an exercise DVD if you have
one.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Write a bucket list.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Write a letter to someone
you miss.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Write a poem or short story or a novel</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;">
<b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Write a song.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b> <span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Write in your journal.</span></b></li>
<b>
</b>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b>
</b><span lang="EN-US" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><b>Write thank-you cards. </b></span></li>
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fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-32436128078193399372014-05-08T13:52:00.000+02:002014-10-04T17:28:12.719+02:00Autumn Leaves / Les Feuilles MortesIt's not the season, I know, but I can't resist.<br />
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First the lyrics:<br />
<span style="color: #a64d79;"><span style="background-color: white;"> Oh! je voudrais tant que tu te souviennes<br />Des jours heureux où nous étions amis.<br />En ce temps-là la vie était plus belle,<br />Et le soleil plus brûlant qu´aujourd´hui.<br />Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle.<br />Tu vois, je n´ai pas oublié...<br />Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle,<br />Les souvenirs et les regrets aussi<br />Et le vent du nord les emporte<br />Dans la nuit froide de l´oubli.<br />Tu vois, je n´ai pas oublié<br />La chanson que tu me chantais.<br /><br />{Refrain:}<br />C´est une chanson qui nous ressemble.<br />Toi, tu m´aimais et je t´aimais<br />Et nous vivions tous deux ensemble,<br />Toi qui m´aimais, moi qui t´aimais.<br />Mais la vie sépare ceux qui s´aiment,<br />Tout doucement, sans faire de bruit<br />Et la mer efface sur le sable<br />Les pas des amants désunis.<br /><br />Les feuilles mortes se ramassent à la pelle,<br />Les souvenirs et les regrets aussi<br />Mais mon amour silencieux et fidèle<br />Sourit toujours et remercie la vie.<br />Je t´aimais tant, tu étais si jolie.<br />Comment veux-tu que je t´oublie?<br />En ce temps-là, la vie était plus belle<br />Et le soleil plus brûlant qu´aujourd´hui.<br />Tu étais ma plus douce amie<br />Mais je n´ai que faire des regrets<br />Et la chanson que tu chantais,<br />Toujours, toujours je l´entendrai!<br /><br />{Refrain}</span></span><br />
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Yves Montand (1981)<br />
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Eric Clapton (2010)<br />
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Edith Piaf (1956) for a delightful French accent.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeliQs8tILg" target="_blank">Philippe Jaroussky (14 juillet 2013)</a><br />
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<br />fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-32848434209370929682013-11-16T12:03:00.003+01:002013-11-16T12:11:39.911+01:00Cong Binh, les ouvriers soldats indochinois.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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J'ai vu ce documentaire hier soir au cinéma Rex dans le cadre du Festival du film d'Amiens.<br />
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Autant l'avouer, j'ai failli m'endormir par moments malgré son intérêt surtout aux passages concernant les spectacles de marionnettes sur l'eau que j'avais du mal à comprendre.<br />
L'histoire est vraiment incroyable et je ne la connaissais pas du tout : des paysans indochinois, le Vietnam actuel, ont été amenés par les français pour remplacer les ouvriers français dans des usines d'armement pendant la 2ème guerre mondiale. Payés une misère (1 franc par jour ), brinquebalés d'un endroit à l'autre entre 1939 et 1945-1946, ils ont été parqués, exploités par les français et victimes d'opprobre à leur retour. Une série d'interviews de vieux vietnamiens (entre 90 et 106 ans) qui racontent toutes leurs épreuves avec le sourire et dignité...Pas mal d'archives, des reconstitutions...<br />
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<a href="http://blogs.mediapart.fr/blog/pierre-daum/260113/un-film-necessaire-sur-les-travailleurs-indochinois">Un article d'un chercheur dont le travail a inspiré le film.</a>fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-52338995823653774072012-12-29T14:19:00.001+01:002012-12-29T14:52:45.871+01:00Hopper For Ever !<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This blog post is about<b> Edward Hopper </b>(1882-1967), and more especially about the paintings that inspired a series of short stories I'm currently reading<b> : Portraits of America</b> by Glenda Stewart-Langley. I had difficulties reading it since the book does not provide any reproductions. So here they are...<br />
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Painting 1. <b>Notre Dame de Paris </b>,1907.<br />
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Painting 2.<b> Automat</b>, 1927<br />
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Painting 3.<b>People in the Sun,</b> 1960<br />
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Painting 4.<b> Table for Ladies, 1930</b><br />
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Painting 5 : <b>Girlie Show</b>, 1941<br />
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Paitning 6: <b>Morning in a city</b>, 1944<br />
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Painting 7 :<b> Two on the Aisle</b>, 1927<br />
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Painting 8: <b>Office at Night</b>, 1940<br />
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Painting 9 : <b>Drugstore</b>, 1927<br />
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Painting 10 : <b>Excursion into Philosophy</b>, 1959<br />
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Painting 11 :<b> Seawatchers</b>, 1952<br />
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Painting 12 : <b>South Carolina Morning</b>, 1955<br />
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Painting 13 : <b>Sunlight on Brownstones</b> 1956<br />
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Painting 14 :<b> New York Office,</b> 1962<br />
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Painting 15 : <b>Pennsylvania Coal Town</b>, 1947<br />
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Painting 16: <b>Ryder's House</b> 1933<br />
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Painting 17 : <b>Early Sunday Morning</b> 1930<br />
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Painting 18 : <b>Chair Car</b>, 1965<br />
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Painting 19: <b>New York Pavements</b>, 1924<br />
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Painting 20.<b> Morning Sun</b>, 1952 <br />
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Painting 21 :<b> Hotel by a Railroad</b>, 1952<br />
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Painting 22 : <b>Apartment Houses </b>, 1923<br />
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Painting 23 : <b>Night Windows</b>, 1928<br />
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Painting 24<b>: Room in New York,</b> 1944<br />
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Painting 25:<b> Interior( Model Reading),</b> 1925<br />
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Painting 26 :<b> Conference at Night </b>, 1949<br />
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Painting 27, <b>New York Restaurant, 1922</b><br />
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Painting 28, <b>A woman In the Sun, 1961</b><br />
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Painting 29:<b> Chop Suey,</b> 1929<br />
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Painiting 30 : <b>Intermission,</b> 1963<br />
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Painting 31 :<b> Four Lane Road</b>, 1956<br />
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Painting 32 <b>:Second Story Sunlight</b>, 1960<br />
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My own personal Hopper museum :)<br />
<br />fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-26747647485666429362012-11-05T16:58:00.001+01:002012-12-29T14:57:13.279+01:00Full movies in English for children 1 : Disney 2<b>Alice in Wonderland</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Vxg8CRyE1g<br />
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<b>Bambi </b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foxQmrPJAJo<br />
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<b>Dumbo</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKoKVa9HWH0<br />
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<b>The Lion King</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9658QnAycvw<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPlKN8VCQTg<br />
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<b>Lady and the Tramp </b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5RvXF3jCkc<br />
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The classic <b>Pinocchio</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC1Ce2ShBTY<br />
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<b>Snow White and the Seven Dwarves</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcPElLWTyb4<br />
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<br />fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-11704421280165343992012-11-05T16:54:00.000+01:002012-12-29T14:57:32.322+01:00Full Movies in English for Children 1 : Disneyfruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-20975630957520901372012-11-05T16:37:00.003+01:002012-11-05T16:50:27.736+01:00Full Movies in English 6 : Science-Fiction or Fantasy<br />
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<b>The Shawshanks Redemption</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WPb5sBaWT4<br />
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<b>Memento 2000</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_E1tWBAnCs<br />
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<b>Artificial Intelligence</b><br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rquqgx_Z9A<br />
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<b>I was a male war bride 1949</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGTiEYEoQLQ<br />
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<b>Pearl Harbor</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDzrzFO9FRY<br />
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<b>Wind Talkers </b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxI2_a_siEI<br />
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<b>Lord of war</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0PiUSawngs<br />
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<b>The Hurt Locker</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XCY1PCIAv8<br />
<br />fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-74490182627694297192012-11-05T16:36:00.001+01:002012-11-05T17:27:52.044+01:00Full movies in English 4 : Civilization topics<br />
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<b>Guess who's coming to dinner</b> (with sidney poitier , katherine hepburn etc => racism)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCAaEbCDovQ<br />
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<b>Gandhi </b>(=> India)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27lMS76hGG0<br />
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<b>Jesus Camp</b> (a documentary about an evangelical summer camp): <br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDe6wcerxD8<br />
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<b>Whale Rider </b>(=> maori culture)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNmyq4SNqGo<br />
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<b>Amazing Grace</b> (slavery) 2006<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBjvQ7GN47I<br />
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<b>Mary Queen of Scots</b> (1971)<br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WthFp6cq464fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-51762604335419074222012-11-05T16:35:00.001+01:002012-12-29T14:56:46.374+01:00Full movies in English 3 : Literary adaptations<br />
<b>A room with a view</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pd1_zKPjlog<br />
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<b>Moby Dick</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F73Kt1_FEn8<br />
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<b>Moby Dick 1956</b><br />
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F73Kt1_FEn8<br />
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<b>Treasure Island </b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y-oZoN_JP0<br />
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<b>Lord of the Flies </b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nIJ1630By8<br />
<br />fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-14663191591565381942012-11-05T16:33:00.004+01:002012-12-29T14:58:44.612+01:00Full movies in English 2 : Old Classics<br />
<b>The Lady from Shanghai </b>1948 (orson welles, rita hayworth)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF87-4teb-c<br />
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<b>12 Angry Men </b>(John Fonda)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0NlNOI5LG0<br />
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<b>Black Narcissus</b> (1947, with Deborah Kerr)<br />
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<b>Irma La Douce </b>(shirley Mclaine and jack lemmon)<br />
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<b>His Girl Friday </b><br />
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<b>Misery (kathy Bates)</b><br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHVeW97sTz4<br />
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<b>Rainman</b><br />
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<b>Some like it hot</b> (Marilyn Monroe)<br />
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-o3ZhybaZ_s<br />
<br />fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-53933611140225295902012-11-05T16:32:00.001+01:002012-12-29T15:32:28.991+01:00Full movies in English 1 : Hitchcock <div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>The Rope </b>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTo7myWPhac<br />
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<b>The 39 steps</b> 1935 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4v7vUIm4Ws<br />
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<b>The lady vanishes</b> 1938 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LaVH8A14hWs<br />
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<b>Rebecca</b> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iQIuQBzhP0<br />
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<b>Under Capricorn</b> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRnfwut0cpIfruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3551549966663751935.post-31275510945316726992011-11-20T11:39:00.001+01:002012-12-29T14:53:30.636+01:00Christina's World<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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An exhibition on the <a href="http://www.monabismarck.org/current.html" target="_blank">Wyeth family</a> has just opened in Paris and if I have the courage, I'll go and see it though <b>Christina's World, </b>one of my favourite paintings ( above) is not on show. Much of his work is painted with <a href="http://www.squidoo.com/eggtempera" target="_blank">egg tempera</a>, a mixture of pigment, egg yolk and water which apparently is very time-resistant.<br />
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The color of her skin, her high cheeckbones, in short her typical German features attracted him much.<br />
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The uncovering of this series of works reintroduced eroticism in the world of a very popular painter that many critics labelled as a rural, slightly nostalgic and conservative painter. <br />
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Though he had produced <a href="http://tuckerneel.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/the2bclearing2b28wyeth29.png" target="_blank">other nudes</a>, the whiff of scandal behind these series of pictures and the fact that he devoted about 100 pictures to one model make it an exception in American painting.<br />
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The story of this family of artists is quite impressive, I hope I'll muster enough courage to visit this exhibition. :) <br />
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<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2009/01/16/ar" target="_blank">More photos in the slideshow.</a>fruitmuffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03623041486040919495noreply@blogger.com0