Dawn invited me to join her and a few other friends to see last night's performance of Tosca at the Opera Bastille. It was superb and thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks Dawn for wonderul "girls' night out."
Dawn, Brittany, Catherine, Moi and Barbara ...
The Grand Steeplechase de Paris: A Day at Auteuil
Late Sunday afternoon, I headed out to the Hippodrome d’Auteuil to see steeplechase racing. I had never been before, so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. In my mind, it was something almost storybook-like—horses flying over obstacles, jockeys in perfect rhythm, and a dramatic finish that feels ...
Dancing the Night Away
Saturday night we had dinner at The Bistrot de Paris - the meal was delicious and the wait staff was very attentive. After dinner, we went to Le Caveau de la Huchette to listen to jazz. Little did we know, we would spend most of our time on the dance floor.
A couple of the photos are a little out ...
A Girls’ Weekend
One of the nicest things about holiday weekends is the opportunity to spend time with friends. This weekend, my long-time girlfriend Allyson came to visit.
Allyson and I have known each other since college. Both of us majored in English, we had similar interests and we took a few courses ...
Les Fêtes de Mai: The Merry Month
When I woke this morning, the city was noticeably quiet—fewer people on the street, less traffic, and a stillness that felt unusual for Paris. Many had already left for an extended weekend, and I was reminded again that May in France isn’t just a month—it’s a rhythm of holidays and long pauses ...
