Paris by day—and by night

21Nov11

Before leaving for Paris, I bought two Cartes Musée for me and Steve. These cultural passes are one of the best (and least known) deals for tourists: Not only do they grant you “all you can see” access to Paris’ museums, but they also allow you to bypass the long lines. The catch? The weather […]

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Another Paris adventure begins

16Nov11

When you begin a vacation, the first photograph you shoot can be very telling. Is it the contrast of a new landscape that first captures your eye? Or maybe the joyous smile of a loved one? For me, the first photo of this particular adventure is about leaving everything behind. I’ve really had to scramble […]

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Yet another Paris book. *Yawn.*

21Apr11

I’m the first to admit that I’ve been a bit obsessed over the past couple of weeks. First, I wanted to finish my book of Paris sketches in time for a particular gift-giving occasion. Then, I immediately dove into the next big project. And last night I finally put it to bed. (Please click on […]

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Write what you’re afraid of

09Apr11

“Write what you know.” Everyone who has ever aspired to write has heard this advice. And it’s good advice. But for my money, Donald Barthelme’s version is even better: “Write what you’re afraid of.” Fear is a funny thing. Of all the human emotions, I think fear may be the most insidious. That’s because it’s […]

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À la prochaine, ma belle Paris …

25Sep10

According to the screen on the airplane, I’m at 33,500 feet over the Atlantic Ocean. I can’t quite believe that my adventure is drawing to a close. It has been an extraordinary two weeks. My only regret is that it flew by so quickly. When I set off on September 9, I felt a little […]

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My final Friday in Paris

24Sep10

Steve’s dad wanted me to himself this morning, so I met him after breakfast. I’d planned a historic walk I thought he might enjoy, but instead we ended up at the public market so he could take some photos. I didn’t mind. It was pretty damned picturesque. After the market, we had time only for […]

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