I am reproducing again, this wonderful quote from the book from Lucinda Holdsworth “true Pleasures, a memoir of women in Paris” Because I think it sums up my feeling about Paris. “Paris is one of those cities you could unpeel for a lifetime and still not succeed in uncovering all it’s variety, it’s multiple personalities. There’s … Continue reading
Category Archives: Paris. February
THE MOST EXPENSIVE HOT CHOCOLATE IN PARIS.
Last week in Four Seasons George V, I had what must be the most expensive hot chocolate in Paris, if not the world. At 22 euros their thick dark chocolate traditional comes in a pot to pour from and was truly delicious, but I am not sure I would pay so much again! My curiosity had been aroused by Out and about in Paris post about their … Continue reading
FRIENDS OF BILL W?……
When I go to Paris alone, I always attend English speaking meetings of Alcoholic Anonymous. This is part of my retreat, my therapy. It helps me look at myself, take stock, leave it behind and move on with my life. My friends ask me why I still go after all these years and I explain that AA theory … Continue reading
MY SOLO TRIP WAS NOT MEANT TO BE…
A week last Wednesday, I lost my temper at work. This is very unusual for me and very unprofessional. I didn’t think I can ever remember loosing my temper at work before. I had a full blown Diva, tantrum, shouting, stamping feet, storming off, slamming doors, followed swiftly by tears, (also unknown), and an apology to my shocked colleague. … Continue reading
I awoke to find the studio lit with sunshine…but it looked very cold. Nice to see the ET out of the window. Fortunately the lift was repaired this morning as I brought back my few provisions from the local Franprix. My Danish friend, Gitte will be proud of me, strolling along, like a real parisienne, … Continue reading
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