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• The Pioneers of the French Foreign Legion

  

  The French Foreign Legion is one of the most legendary corps of soldiers in the world. It still accepts men from everywhere, and in the past was known for takin... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2011

• A Hold-up in Paris

  

  My friend Claire works in a small business part-time and had a frightening experience recently. The store owner, Claire's boss, had been alone in the boutique o... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 TRAVEL

• My Daughter, the Parisienne

  

  When I was a little girl, I thought it would be cool to live in Paris one day and have children who spoke French. Watch out what you wish for! Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2011 TRAVEL

• Buzz Bombs and British Cool

  

  My British host's 89-year-old mother came over for lunch with us. She's an elegant white-haired lady still impeccably pearled and cashmere-sweatered, and sharp... Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2011 TRAVEL

• Driving from Paris to England, a Description

  

  Right after I got back to Paris and unpacked, I had to drive to England on some family business. I know the road so well I don't need a map. Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2011 TRAVEL

• Back from the Big Country

  

  So much empty space still Each time I go to the States, after I haven't been there for a while, I feel like a foreigner for a few days. This time the strange... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Franglais in the South

  

  Like most long-term expats in France, I find myself thinking partly in French. In Paris this is no problem-- most of my non-French friends are in the same... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 TRAVEL

• The Philosophy Exam

  

  Today was the Bac Philo, the traditional opening salvo in France's Baccalaureate tests for seniors in high school. Every French student has to take philosophy. Read more

  Posted on 17 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Foreign Elevators

  

  American elevator panel "The bathroom on the first floor isn't working," I told the superintendent. "Oh, don't worry," he said. "Just go to the one on the secon... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Sous Les Pavés, Le Vide*

  

  Underneath Paris is a network of Roman-era quarries and medieval mines that is much more extensive than most people realize-- 40 % of the city stands over holes... Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Allumez-moi!

  

  Today I heard a funny ad on the radio for recycling old televisions. It occurred to me later, though, that it was a very French ad, and probably would have... Read more

  Posted on 08 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Sexual Harassment: the French Finally Pay Attention

  

  I admit I've been following the déroulement of all the sex scandals as if it was a royal wedding or something. The majority of French people still seem to... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2011 TRAVEL

• D-Day Memories

  

  Omaha Beach, June 6, 2004. This sculpture is called "The Brave." My mother was an army nurse in World War II, rushed through training early and young starting i... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2011 TRAVEL

• Killer Cucumbers?

  

  Have you been following the e. coli outbreak in Germany? I have, because two of my family members are traveling to Germany-- one is there now, and one is going... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2011 TRAVEL

• The Poetry Market

  

  A and I went to the Marché de la Poésie. It's a book fair at Saint-Sulpice (in front of Saint-Sulpice, the church in this photo-- it's currently most famous... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2011 TRAVEL