Wow, Paris is like a ghost town today
You haven’t seen empty streets in a big city until you’ve seen Paris in August on a bank holiday. I …
Category Archives: Life in Paris
European tourists
In general, tourists from other European countries here in Paris are friendly and delightful, particularly from Britain, Italy and the …
Sleeping in Paris
The light here in the summer is amazing. It is light by about 5:15 am and stays light until 10 …
Painting challenge
I’m attempting to do the 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge while I’m in Paris. Don’t know if I’ll make …
When it rains, the internet goes out
Rainy day here. Decide it might be a good time to post about the great apres midi dining experience I …
Random things I’ve learned about life in Paris
The French have no guilt about taking cuts in a line. Get in line and block out your position, or …
Correction on how Parisian women dress
Okay, now that the weather has cooled off a bit, the Parisian women have stopped their parade of shapeless baggy …
Eating healthy in Paris
Unless you’re here for a long time or you have an apartment, forget about it. It’s not going to happen. …
If you see a painter on the streets of Paris
It is fine to take a look at the work as you walk by. But if you linger for a …
If you’re planning on working while you’re in Paris, beware
From the day I arrived at my apartment, my hardwired internet service through Bouygues Telecom and cable have not worked. …
Seriously Paris 