Resolutions? Fine. Goals? I believe in them. But, I’d never considered creating a theme for the new year, until our neighbors told us that they chose a theme every year. Who are these people? . . . And why didn’t I… Read More ›
Life in Paris
In 2017, we decided to settle in Paris for a year. Then two. This is all things Paris. And France.
My Daily Bread
Our plan was simple enough. We arrived back in Paris early New Year’s Eve and would return home, nap and then shop for food to get us through the next day. I wasn’t sure what to expect as far as… Read More ›
The Case of the Rodin Statue
The whole thing reads like a Nancy Drew mystery: An intern is hired in Madison, New Jersey to archive the artwork in the borough hall. It’s not just any collection though. This collection is owned by the Hartley Dodge Foundation…. Read More ›
Biking Paris: The Vélib System
As I sliced between duelling Peugeots on the Place de la Nation roundabout, I wondered why it took me so long to build up the courage to bike in Paris. It was nine months before I bought an annual Vélib… Read More ›
A Week of Paris Fashion
As I ran across the Place Vendome on my way to a Dreyfus Affair tour, I caught a glimpse of myself reflected in a window: Flannel shirt, untucked. Gray jeans. Black sneakers. Grimace. (Or laugh. Or eye roll. I forget…. Read More ›
