4 Accidental Lessons of Not-Learning a Language Note: You can also read this piece on Medium Meeting Judy When I first begin to spend time in Paris in 2009, a sorority sister introduces me by email to “Judy” (not her real name), her childhood friend from Great Neck. Judy now lives in Montmartre and is […]
#Paris #Spring #Pandemic: A Rumination on What’s Next
For Those Who Asked Dateline: Paris. Against the backdrop — and in spite of — COVID, spring has arrived, inspiring thoughts of the future. I have spent four months — to the day — experiencing the pandemic in Paris. Everyone at home asks, “How is it?” December 31, 2020, at 11:50 pm, I take a […]
Am I Shallow or Is it Just Le Confinement?
Thanks for reading me. My latest on Medium is , I Refuse to Allow a Multimillion-Dollar Corporation to Steal $156.46 from Me! And below is a more personal lament. Do leave comments here and there! I Can’t Order from UNIQLO and it bothers me everyday… Before I arrived in Paris, I quarantined in Miami, DC, […]
My Latest Parisian Adventure — and it Ain’t Pretty
Once again, my poor language skills get me in trouble with the French. I’ve been here 15 days (yes, I’m counting!), so of course mon français has not improved. The trouble is, I think it’s worse! And once again, I send you to Medium to read about my latest adventure. Click on this link: “Someone […]
Rocky and I Are in Paris!
As some of my readers know, I’ve recently relocated to Paris — in the midst of the pandemic, no less. I’ve learned many lessons in just the first 13 days. Always wear an extra layer, even if I’m going to be indoors. It’s cold here, and the heat isn’t what I’m used to in […]