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Where the Jugglers Live
During several visits to Paris, we stayed in the trendy arrondissements – the little numbers. We ran the gamut from one to seven before stopping at seven and staying there several times. In each place, we encountered street performances; singers,… Read More ›
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A Scuffle at the Market in Paris
The French have a reputation. In my view, it is undeserved. But mix a smidgen of reality with a pinch of American paranoia and voila! They hate Americans, smoke, wear berets, fool around on their women, believe in their innate… Read More ›
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A Day Trip to the Loire Valley
As we rode out of Paris to the Loire Valley, I sat poised in my seat, notebook out, pen in hand. I was ready to jot down tidbits of details, memory joggers, for when I returned to Paris to write… Read More ›
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How to find alone time in a 275 square foot Paris apartment?
Pat and I have lived the last four years largely alone together. First, just the two of us moved to Bratislava. Then, we moved on to Budapest. Our apartments were small with no finished basement or spare bedroom in which… Read More ›
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In Search of a Great Meal in Paris
I love a great meal, but I’m not a foodie. A hint of black truffles in the soup? I have no idea what that means. Recently I saw a wine menu which described one choice as having hints of “dust… Read More ›
The World In Between 