Do you see yourself going through life slow and steady or racing about with great speed? One on my many observations about people is that each of us has different rhythms of living. How we pace ourselves in life generally is perfectly fitted to our own unique personalities. …
I went to Paris Plage yesterday, which has become a marvelous institution now for 11 years, The basic idea was to create a beach for Parisians who are so “unfortunate” to be stuck here in the city during the traditional vacation months of July and August. …
One of the great things about living here, in addition to being surrounded with the incredible beauty, is all the free things you can do. The Musee du Quai Branly just next to the Eiffel Tower announced that they would be offering a free Chinese tea ceremony on this past Sunday. This activity coincided with their …
Plastered all over the Paris subway system are huge purplish red advertisements for an international internet dating site for extraconjugal affairs. With a photo of an apple, bitten into, the major pitch lines are the bold and audacious proclamations ” Être fidèle à deux hommes, c’est être deux fois plus fidèle”. That translates out that women …
Park Montsouris is one of the prettiest parks in Paris nestled in the southern part of the city. In the fall of 2010, the country of Poland sent two black Australian and two white swans to grace our lovely park. With much to do and fanfare consisting of an elaborate musical celebration the swans …
Last night strolling around my neighborhood, running into one street band after another, I ended up again at Place Denfert Rochereau, which always has one of the largest and most sought after concerts in Paris, during Fete de la Musique. There I was caught in the thick of hundreds of young mere 20 somethings …
Today, the 21 of June, is one my favorite moments and cosmic celebrations. The sun is in the highest point in the sky and therefore gives forth the longest day of the year. Unfortunately as I write this, the sky over Paris is dark with rivers of rains and thunder giving way to lightning. Earlier …