I’m a bit under the weather today, taking a “sick day” — and it seems a good excuse to revisit some walks in Paris. Let me quickly share some public/street art and windows from my visit last month. . . And a bonus list of Things to Do Every Day from one of that city’s shop owners. . .
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Our first day in Paris this past October, we serendipitously discovered this powerful work by Ivorian artist Jems Robert Bi. Back home, I’ve had the chance to find out a bit more his work and about contemporary African art in general. Confirming for me once again that Paris will always be new to me . . .
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As gimmicky and clichéd as a visit to Rome’s Bocca da Verita (Mouth of Truth) might be. . . . when Nana and Granddad have a day in Rome with a Seven, a “willing suspension…
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Yes, my report on the books I read in October has broken my record for tardiness, but I’m finally bringing you a quick review of some engaging fiction (thriller, fantasy, mystery, social commentary) as well as a memoir that had me laughing out loud regularly. . . and a Young Adult novel my granddaughter recommended to me.
A lighter reading month in terms of subject matter, and I think I needed that — hope you’ll find something here to bring to your own armchair. . .
I’m sharing a few favourite Paris windows with you this morning . . . and using that excuse to check whether or not my email subscription service is working. Don’t want you to miss a post because then I’d miss getting your thoughtful responses! Hope you enjoy the windows. . . we can pretend we’re strolling Rue du Bac together. . .
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