NYTimes failed basic journalistic accountability here. Pappin was asked about January 6 and he responded with “what about Marine Le Pen”, ignoring the fact that she was convicted of embezzlement of public funds in a trial with due process. That’s why she can’t run in 2027, not her ideology.

I was officially sworn in as an “avocat” (French lawyer) and member of the Paris Bar today.

This is the expression that a longtime friend makes when you ask in shock if they voted for Trump. #WhiteLotus

Paris 🇫🇷 is not an inexpensive city but the best sights don’t cost a single centime

Thinking of those lost in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami 20 years ago today. I was in Penang, Malaysia that day and had a lucky escape. Penang was near the epicentre and I felt the earthquake. I was saved because Sumatra took brunt of the waves and largely shielded Penang.

Have put my tree up (for me later than usual). Christmas seems to come faster and faster every year.

This is my other #schipperke, Gracie. I’m a lucky guy to have these girls in my life.

I have made the switch to Bluesky. To kick things off, here is a picture of my #schipperke dog, Josie