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American Rhthym
American Rhythm
Because my pronunciation is outrageous and because it’s just plain fun to Americanize things French (you do know what the French think of us, don’t you?) I often Americanize the French family’s names. It’s my private entertainment in between dinner courses. My favorite family goes like this: Tibot & Florence, Edgar, Earnest, Theodore (and you just TRY to say them right) so I like to refer to them, in a Southern drawl as: Mr. T & Flo, Eddie, Ernie and Teddy. Isn’t that funny? Okay
Read more... | Published: 07/31/08
Would you like a beer with those fries?
Would you like a beer with your fries?
Did you know that in France you can have a beer for lunch at McDonald’s, but not a milkshake? And if you order coffee, they serve it with a piece of quality gourmet chocolate? (Unfortunately it wasn’t fair trade chocolate like at Marks & Sparks with those progressive English)‘Tis true. Clearly Ronald is a big advocate of when in Rome… Also wi-fi (wee-fee) is free and it’s about the only place you can find it. Yes, well God Bless America, well
Read more... | Published: 07/29/08
Eating season
Time to sit down – now get comfortable!
The kids are being so fantastic. You’ve been hearing me complain about the serious differences in eating habits between the US and France, but imagine how Kai and Deva have been getting on. I think I may have failed to mention how LONG we sit at the table. And how LONG it takes to get on to the next course. Anyhow last night I about doubled over with laughter. Deva absolutely span
Read more... | Published: 07/29/08
Castles, Dragons and Princesses
Castles, Dragons and Princesses
Hooray—-we’ve finally gotten out and about in a most exciting and delightful way. (not that things weren’t done completely different from how an American would do them-like why on earth would you leave a delightful day to go make lunch at your own house when you could buy a sandwich and eat AT LUNCHTIME preventing toddler melt downs?) But the point is that we had a very exciting couple of days exploring castles.
Read more... | Published: 07/26/08
Birthday in Paris
I thought it would be an injustice to myself and to you if I didn’t sit down, sip an espresso in a Paris café’ and write a few lines. And guess what? It’s my BIRTHDAY!! I’ve definitely calmed my jets regarding the Frenchness of it all and I’m finding myself fitting in quite well on the streets of Paris. First off, I’m happy with the weather, it’s hot as every 24th day of July should be. Equally important, I’m happy with my outfit. And this, dear friends is important in Paris.
Read more... | Published: 07/26/08
