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14. The spirit is willing

Mon Jul 14, 2025, 10:51 AM

Jul 14

Just waiting to coalesce into action

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Bastille Day! [View all] Marthe48 Jul 14 OP

Love it! Chasstev365 Jul 14 #1

Vive la France! Dave in VA Jul 14 #2

Joyeux quatorze juillet! bucolic_frolic Jul 14 #3

oui eShirl Jul 14 #4

One of my favorite scenes Marthe48 Jul 14 #8

Ah, Bastille Day again... ms liberty Jul 14 #5

.... Tanuki Jul 14 #6

Interesting that she trills her r's as if speaking Spanish; snot Jul 14 #21

Yep Chi67 Jul 14 #7

I was just going to post this version... BigmanPigman Jul 14 #12

Merci Marthe48! And those who provided yorkster Jul 14 #9

An overthrow would require gumption and participation. Hotler Jul 14 #10

The spirit is willing Marthe48 Jul 14 #14

Just waking up here on the Left Coast - Mme. Defarge Jul 14 #11

La Fte Nationale du 14 juillet GoneOffShore Jul 14 #13

What device was used to dispose of the criminal aristocracy? Martin Eden Jul 14 #15

Guillotine Bev54 Jul 14 #17

I'd be happy to see the overlords stripped of power Marthe48 Jul 14 #18

Excellent answer! Martin Eden Jul 14 #19

I appreciate your reply Marthe48 Jul 14 #20

Liberte, Fraternite, Egalitie!!! Viva France! 🧡 electric_blue68 Jul 14 #23

We knew what you meant! Marthe48 Jul 14 #24

Ty. But I like to get it right, if possible. 👍 electric_blue68 Jul 14 #25

Feeling French there's an e'clair with my name on it. Blue Full Moon Jul 14 #27