tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990702592078012308.post1701971622772040768..comments2024-03-04T17:07:51.633+01:00Comments on Invisible Bordeaux: Utopia Saint-Siméon: tortured saints, sardine cans and art house moviesTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14391698533722905666noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990702592078012308.post-82788326389115297522022-06-03T12:46:09.999+02:002022-06-03T12:46:09.999+02:00There's a great poem by the indomidable lord T...There's a great poem by the indomidable lord Tennyson about Simeon the Stylite where he basically mocks him for his obsession with becoming a saint and for devoting all his time and suffering to such a pointless task rather than doing real saintly things, like helping the poor or sick. It's simply called "St Simeon Stylites." Personally, I have a feeling most of Ol' Simeon's exploits are grossly exaggerated. How could he possibly sleep without laying down or falling off?John le Ragunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990702592078012308.post-69946123037944257542012-01-18T21:33:18.516+01:002012-01-18T21:33:18.516+01:00Indeed, it's a fascinating place with a great ...Indeed, it's a fascinating place with a great atmosphere. And yes, now I come to think of it, there is an unusually high ratio of attractive people at any given time at the Utopia!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14391698533722905666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4990702592078012308.post-66129626784005478862012-01-16T01:26:19.108+01:002012-01-16T01:26:19.108+01:00Very interesting post, the Utopia Cinema at Place ...Very interesting post, the Utopia Cinema at Place Camille Jullian is really a special place. Also, so many good looking people at its cafe!!yilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663281623849794848noreply@blogger.com