While in the U.S., I keep up with French news and events by watching France 2 on my computer. Simply log onto their site at http://www.france2.fr/, click on Les JT and select a program: 8h, 13h or 20h. ...
Bringing Paris Home – Penny Drue Baird
The other night, I headed to the Alliance Française de Chicago for a lecture and book signing by New York Interior Designer Peggy Drue Baird, author of Bringing Paris Home.
Ms. Baird gave a terrific talk about how she became interested in French culture and how she incorporates French style into ...
Europa Books – The Best Resource for French Publications
Europa is one of favorite bookstores in Chicago. It's just down the street from Loyola University (my alma mater) and around the corner from the Alliance Française - two destinations I know all too well.
I've been going to Europa for years and can't think of a better resource for books, ...
Alliance Française de Chicago
Joining your local Alliance Française is one of the most meaningful ways to bring a touch of everyday France into your life—no passport required. With more than 100 chapters across the United States, the Alliance Française network offers a vibrant gateway to French language and culture in ...
My Kind of Town
Chicago: my home town and another great city that I love.
It’s Friday and I feel as if I’ve slept for four days. For some reason, I was unusually jet lagged after this trip. Well, I may no longer be in Paris, but I have plenty more items to post.
And, the next best thing to being in Paris is ...
Going Home
The taxi to the airport arrived promptly at 7 AM. It is Sunday morning, it’s still dark outside and I don’t want to leave.
I know this routine well. I’ve done it many times and it’s always the same: a sense of melancholy brought on by my impending departure, juxtaposed with joyful satisfaction at ...
