WELCOME TO WEEKLY WILSON, where a wealth of wit and wisdom awaits you. Or not. But, seriously, folks... there will be (no) blood, but there will be reviews (movies, plays, books, music), anecdotes, politics, humor and YOU can comment. [You just have to click the "Add Comment" or "Be the First to Comment" button at the end of the article to leave your comments and I hope you do.] After 52 years writing for newspapers, a couple of radio shows, and many years teaching English and Writing, you can now follow along as I slowly deteriorate to the point of making absolutely no sense at all.
That moment starts now.
When I was a student in Paris our class took an overnight trip to Normandy. We visited Omaha Beach, explored the German bunkers and paid our respects to the many brave soldiers buried in the American cemetery.
German bunker…
interior of bunker…
American cemetery…
Fontainebleau is a beautiful château located near Paris. It is a cluster of styles from different periods. Louis VII built an abbey here that was consecrated by Thomas Beckett in 1169. A medieval tower survives, but the present château dates to François I.
Aerial views…
Interior…
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