Disclaimer: This is my experience as an American who wanted to live in France for more than the 90 days allowed by my passport alone. Your experience–and requirements–may differ! We were in Charlottesville, babysitting our grandson, when our son Ryan… Read More ›
Life in Paris
Anything and everything about Paris
Final Thoughts of Paris
Pat and I arrived in Marin County in northern California on August 5th and have explored each day since that move. It’s time to transition past Paris, but how does one ever move beyond Paris? Stretched from the Eiffel tower… Read More ›
The Chicken Man of Paris
Everyone in Paris had a favorite chicken man. Mine was Bouba, a Senegalese giant who worked the chicken business inside the meat market near our apartment. He was black as night and wore a matching shirt with white pinstripes. Each… Read More ›
The Jim Haynes Dinners – And the Best Part of Getting Old
In Paris, we stumbled upon an event hosted by Jim Haynes—his weekly Sunday dinners. On his website Jim talks about introducing people from around the world; he boasts of his memory and the ability to introduce each person “effortlessly”. Perhaps… Read More ›
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 ›