Author: onno

  • French Revolution

    by

    in

    A century after the bloodless Glorious Revolution neutered the monarchy in England, the French Revolution brought down the Monarchy and opened the door to modernity. The Tribunal de Commerce has the slogan Liberte, Egalite and Fraternite cut into its facade (detail) The close association between business interests and liberty, equality, and fraternity defines the Modern…

  • The Weather

    by

    in

    The weather makes most everything a shade of grey when it rains. The Gare de Lyon train Station.

  • Paris

    by

    in

    Visited the headquarters of the alternative movement. Lots of good people that care about the future working hard, spread out over four floors. It’s a big job, to change the world. The inertia of those who do not understand, know what to do or care enough is enormous. How to change everything?

  • First Post

    by

    in

    I’ve been busy finishing the book. I haven’t had time to do the web site, social media or much of anything else, getting ready for the COP 21 in Paris. I will be on the outside, with the rest of the world, standing on my soapbox, selling the book.