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**The translation is at the end of the article** Lavender is a versatile plant known for its fragrant purple flowers and many practical benefits. It has been valued for centuries for its use in skin care, aromatherapy and home maintenance. Like wine, lavender is a sensory experience: its scent lingers in the air and its

**The translation is at the end of the article** Née à Québec en 1977, Isabelle y vit toujours et puise son inspiration dans cette ville qu’elle affectionne tant. Passionnée de dessin depuis son plus jeune âge, elle découvre la peinture en 1999 grâce à une amie. C’est toutefois au début des années 2000 qu’elle envisage

**The translation is at the end of the article** Achieving Equality or Reaching for Freedom They are back. Sometimes timid, sometimes convincing, handshakes—which temporarily gave way to an awkward elbow bump or anxious glances during the pandemic—have long been part of our customs and traditions. Once reserved for men, the handshake symbolized equality and trust.