Today has been an incredibly tough day for my family and I as our dearest companion, Leo has crossed the Rainbow Bridge. Leo has been part of my husband's family since 2017, which is also the same period I was introduced to the family and over the years, he became an integral part of our lives. Leo brought so much joy, love and happiness into our lives. He was always there for us, offering comfort during difficult times and providing endless entertainment with his playful antics. Leo had an uncanny ability to understand our emotions, bringing a sense of solace and companionship like no other dogs. Losing Leo has left a void in our hearts and in our home. We find ourselves missing his warm greetings, the sound of his paws on the floor and the wagging tail greeted us whenever we returned home. When we lose a pet as dear as Leo, it is natural for some people to overlook the intensity of our sorrow. However, the connection we forge with our furry companions runs deep and the los...
I have first been introduced to Guy de Maupassant when I was 18 years old by my French tuition teacher. French was one of the main subjects I undertook for my Higher School Certificate and to be honest, I enjoyed it. Boule de Suif et les autres contes de la guerre by Guy de Maupassant was one of my favourites back then and still is. I believe that he was a Master of the short story form and he knew perfectly well how to emphasize on the themes such as war, the shallow values of the society and human villainy amongst many others in his works. Whilst rummaging through my Husband's stuffs, I found the book of Le Papa de Simon et autres nouvelles by none other than Guy de Maupassant. I sat down to read it and between each stories, I had to take a small break to digest their contents. The vivid narration and description of the emotions is so intense that it requires you a while before you can continue reading. It took me back to my school days when I had ...