Jessica September Buchanan

  • the French Police

    Today dawned clear and sunny beautiful once again, and after a bit of a sleep-in, I headed out with two big bags of recycling to where I had parked last night.  (Rebecca and I drove in the Mini to Nice hier soir for dinner and… Continue reading

  • Mood and the psychology of scent

    After a chilly and cloudy day yesterday, with the general mood of the class (and me- what a difficult day!) to match, it was a relief to step out of the old wood door into the quiet coolness of my little street… Continue reading

  • becoming a nez II

    Today began a whole new segment of the course.  Formulation!  This is what we have all been waiting for;  for here we will begin to learn some of the secrets that are held so close to the chests of the… Continue reading

  • from the resurrection- to a baptism

    Two evenings ago was an event at the school called the’ Promotion of Mane’. Actually, on our posted schedule, it says, ’17h-19h- BAPTISM of the Mane Promotion. (YOU MUST BE THERE!)’   I think, perhaps, there is a slight mis-take in the translation.  Not… Continue reading