Bleusone is James Rendell's corner of the world—a space where I share stories, reflections, and ideas that linger like Paris at dusk. It is a space inspired by the depth of Bleu (French for "blue") & the vitality of Sone (Afrikaans for "suns" or "zones"). It’s where the calm of Paris meets the warmth of South African creativity under an Aussie Sun!
Word Definitions
French: Bleu
- Definition: "Blue," a color symbolizing depth, tranquility, creativity, and boundless possibility. It evokes the serenity of the sky and sea, often linked to introspection and artistic expression.
- Etymology: From Old French blef, meaning "blue," with origins tracing back to Germanic blao ("shining" or "blue") and Latin blavus ("bluish").
- Formality Note: In French culture, bleu carries a poetic weight, often associated with the infinite and the sublime.
Afrikaans: Sone
- Definition: A variation of "sone," meaning "suns" or "zones," representing warmth, vitality, and resilient creativity. It suggests both the life-giving energy of the sun and a defined space of influence or imagination.
- Etymology: Derived from Afrikaans son ("sun"), rooted in Dutch zon, and the suffix -e, which pluralizes or denotes areas, as in "zones."
- Formality Note: In Afrikaans, sone reflects a practical yet vibrant spirit, embodying courage and ingenuity—qualities honed under pressure.
Merged Definition: Bleusone
Bleusone (noun): A portmanteau of bleu (French, "blue") and sone (Afrikaans, "suns" or "zones"), Bleusone is a personal realm where the tranquil depth of bleu intertwines with the radiant energy of sone. It is a space of creative courage, where stories, reflections, and ideas pulse with life—merging the quiet wonder of introspection with the bold fire of resilience. Bleusone captures Afrikaans creativity and courage under fire, fused with a French-inspired calm, to spark a narrative that is both timeless and fresh.
Bleu: Inspired by my trip to Paris in 1990, where the City of Light’s art, history, and serene beauty left an indelible mark. The quiet magic of Parisian evenings—bathed in shades of blue—ignited a lifelong love for reflection and creativity.
Sone: A tribute to Afrikaans creativity and courage under fire, celebrating a culture that thrives with warmth and tenacity. It comes with two playful homages: Sone tips a hat to Afrikaans creativity— to Elon Musk, the “tech support officer” who once fixed a printer and accidentally invented Twitter (just kidding, Elon!) and Donald Trump, The "farmer whisperer" who swapped his golf clubs for a megaphone to rally to save South African farmers—and maybe tried to sell them golden tractors?
Bleusone is a Narrative
Bleusone isn’t just a word—it’s a story. It’s the calm of a Parisian dusk meeting the fiery glow of a South African sunrise, creating a space where ideas flourish and resilience shines. With bleu as its soul and sone as its spark, Bleusone is James Rendell's unique realm—a testament to Afrikaans courage under fire and French-inspired depth, ready to inspire anyone who steps into its light.
For the nerds and bookworms who have questions. I wanted to have BlueZone but the domain name was taken so I decided to improvise and I came up with something better: Beusone and Grok xAI came up with the tagline Where Bleu and Sone meet in the Cloud!
Here, you’ll find;
- Dispatches: Stories from the road and the heart.
- Lingerings: Quiet thoughts that hum beneath the surface.
- Gorgeous Things: Moments of beauty worth savouring.
- X Posts: Sparks from my feed at @JamesRendell17
Scroll on, linger a bit, join the vibe. This is Bleusone—my storytelling heartbeat.
James G Rendell
B.A. PostGradDip. GradDip.
Chairperson,
CADT Photography.
www.caer-awen.org
