Francois Hollande is giving us his reasons for hope and I am hopeful with "hope" on both sides of the Channel things will improve. We have a pretty charmed life here as we all know but speaking to French neighbours before Christmas we realized the depths of the French people's despondancy. Lack of jobs is an ever growing problem, cut backs in services, less money in your pocket, but hey! we are looking on the bright side of life. Good wishes from Malc and me for a happy and healthy New Year.
