See also: Dimple Thakrar, spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, on detoxing:

Conflating Jewry with Zionism, staining all Jews with the genocidal crimes of apartheid Israel, is antisemitic. Listen to the thousands of Jews that are against Zionism.

Léon is an interesting suggestion, magnificent performances from both Reno and Oldman with a perfect resolution to their rivalry. Such a scene! Just one question .. who, for you, is the 'baddy'? Reno the killer, or Oldman the nutter? youtube.com/watch?v=74BzSTQC…

So iconic. I couldn't resist using it in my panelled 'petit salon', and it foregrounds the Modigliani Tête de femme beautifully, as you say. (I am pleased the story of Modigliani 'liberating' the stone for his sculptures from Paris Metro construction sites is apparently true)

The insects are going to take us with them

Blimey. From Wikipedia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compul…

Father of one of the Flaming Ferraris, James Archer, suspended for attempting to manipulate stock prices. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Paris has just started installing shading in 100 streets that can't be planted up because of what's below ground level. All part of the city response to climate change. paris.fr/pages/face-au-chang…

The French Republican Calendar year starts on the autumnal equinox, with the month Vendémiaire, named after the grape harvest.