Today, in the US, it's Le Jour de Merci Donnant and I'm busy giving thanks for the people in my life, including YOU and Rouge-Bleu. Read more about my high-school chum in today's story. Note: you haven't heard much about Susan, over the years–that's because I haven't had the chance to see her much. I do have a funny photo, near the end of this … Continue reading pourboire: How to say tip in French
Fall colors in France's 3rd largest city, Lyon, where our croisière fluviale docked on the last day of the AMA Waterways river cruise. If you dream of traveling the French canals, please do me a favor by contacting my best friend, Susan, for details of our Rhône river trip. Her email is Susan@CriticsChoiceVacations.com or call her at 480-831-9076. Today's word: plein d'entrainIn the category of French words I often hear but … Continue reading plein d’entrain
Vintage art print by George Ham In books: Murder in Montmartre by Cara Black"If you've never been to Paris, or you'd like to go back soon, let Cara Black transport you there."-Linda Fairstein la lunette (lew-net) noun, feminine 1. telescope 2. les lunettes = (pair of) glasses 3. toilet seat Les lunettes cachent beaucoup de choses–même une larme dans l'oeil. Glasses hide a lot of … Continue reading lunette & pourboire
