We could be at the breaking point. Recent high temperature are high, for sure, but the nights seem to be cooling down. I've noticed the ...

Our hamlet includes a small pond to provide water in case of a fire. During the past few days, it's been emptied and cleaned out. I'...

This week we're seeing two atmospheric events. The first is tragic, and that is smoke from the wildfires burning in the southern regions...

We woke up this morning to 19ºC (66ºF) outside. We're also back in the loft in our own bed. Sleeping is much more comfortable than it ha...

Today is July 14th, France's national day, a celebration of the first steps in the nation's transition away from a monarchy to a nat...

The chicken's not the only thing getting grilled this season. Our heat wave continues, making sleep nearly impossible except for a few m...

One of our apple trees is covered with fruit. The other is not. We have two trees, both planted before we owned the house. There was another...