HODGEPODGE JANUARY 17

1. On January 18th we commemorate A.A. Milne's birthday. Milne is the author of the beloved classic Winnie the Pooh. In many ways Pooh represents innocence and simplicity. His optimism reminds us to appreciate the little things. What are three little things you're appreciating in mid-January

 

 

 

I don't know well Winnie the Pooh which was invented by an English author, I read in Wikipedia. As it was in 1926 it hadn't been translated yet into other languages this came far later in the 60th ! So I was not born yet and when it was available in French I was adult and read other books.  I was lucky and had learned English at school, while the former generations learned Latin, Greek and French but never English. I lived in Bonn which was under American and British occupation and so I discovered very early Jeans, Elvis Presley and American Music, while the others didn't even know the word "yes". So every book or cartoon in English was not well known. Even the European Union which was the Common Market before had as official language French. When the Brits entered the Union people realized that English was spoken in far more countries than French and language battles started, finally they choose English and French was treated like all the other languages. I still remember the fuss my father made, because he had learned French but no English !

2. Piglet teaches us even the smallest of individuals can achieve big things with the proper amount of determination. How do your current responsibilities make you feel? 

 I have no responsibilities at all here in my residence, which is wonderful. Oh yes, perhaps one, pay the invoice monthly !

3. Tigger is known for his enthusiasm and energy, his boundless joy and love of life. What's something you're interested in learning more about in this new year? 

Who is Tigger ? I was like him or her before I became a widow.  I have to learn to be one !

4. Eeyore, while a melancholy character, teaches us the importance of resilience and perseverance. How do you stay motivated and persevere in difficult circumstances?

That's all behind me I hope I had enough in the last years

5. What's the last thing you ate that was made with honey? 

I didn't eat any honey but I sometimes put honey instead sugar in my coffee. It seems to be very healthy and better then sugar. I didn't taste the difference.

6. Insert your own random thought

I look out of the window and the park is all white ! For the first time it had snowed a lot. Fortunately I did my little shopping yesterday ! It looks so beautiful ! I think that I am really lucky, it's so warm here inside and it's not me who has to pay the bill, I mean to heat to such a point that I have summer pullovers and night gowns !