Well I shouted loud enough in my circle but it seems that I have to go with the small majority of quite ill informed and in some case zenophobic Brexiteers. I feel that the huge gap that has opened up in recent years between the haves and have nots and has also upset many people making them feel disenfranchised. The gains we have had from our membership have not reached them. Now I fear they will suffer more at the hands of the present government. The press have been so inflamitory and irresponsible that at times I have nearly torn out my hair. Rabble rousers like Farage have been so cynically manipulating peoples fear that I would have thought some of his pranks could have had him in court but it seems he is for some reason immune. Poor Mr Corbyn has been hounded for far less!
Anyway it seems it is done and I am horrified by the swing to the right wing fascists in Europe and in other countries all over the world .It is scary that intolerance and lack of decency seems to be
thought ok. 
It is however great to know that I am in good company in wishing we had stayed united and upholding the Human Right Act etc.
Anyway here are a few things I can peronally thank Europe for,things that have enriched my life and filled my dreams along with the inspiration I have had from my own country.
Life without the Sunflowers and the Starry night would be less wonderful.
Discovering the roads of France and the first smell and taste of garlic when I was a kid on holiday with my lovely Mum, Dad and Brother.
Almeria Spain and the man who saved me from the depths of despair after divorce.
The life and works and original thoughts of french writer George Sand who seemed like my friend and still does.
The sensual and inspiring Colette,reading Sido changed my life.
Spending time in Corfu and reading Laurence and Gerald Durrel's work. Gazing onto Homers wine dark sea!
Ha Ha! and finding the civilized bathroom bidets in French houses.!
I could go on and on,Cazanne,Monet,Matisse,Vuillard and Lorca, Yes I love what Europe has given me personally and of course I realize that not everything in the garden was rosy but it was great to feel part of the European heritage and to share all the great things we have here to offer others. Meaness and lack of hospitality are not attractive traits.
Some flowers from Gauguin to finish but what have I done, what about all that lovely food from Europe ,another post for that I suppose.
I have not posted on Bright Star for a while but I am hoping to be more prolific from now on.
