Thursday, June 10, 2010

The Spiller.

These are photos from the evening. Somewhere in Paris. Judy and I had fun, but for some (undisclosed) reason, just looking at these pictures gives me a headache and makes me feel nauseous...all over again. My head is spinning.

The Bartender. We think he's the bar owner. He pours the drinks, (then yells for a towel for the bar and a cloth for the floor. ) Explanation to follow....
Cute Algerian men. (with wet feet). Judy is wearing her buttoned up coat, because her blouse is on the bar.
(explanation later...)

The Bar.

A French man from Toulouse, holding two drinks (and one arm is completely wet).
(Explanation later.)
"The Spiller."
She reaches across the bar to pay for two drinks while knocking them both over at the same time. Splashing Judy's entire blouse in the front while a French man from Toulouse gets his arm soaked trying to catch the glasses before they hit the floor and wet 2 pairs of Algerian shoes!
"The Spiller" stands in shock, without a drop of red wine on her...an amazing American woman.
A few minutes later, after returning from the ladies room, Judy's blouse is in a plastic bag on the bar. The French man holds a fresh glass of red wine for "The Spiller".

Who are these guys with wine soaked shoes?!

Who's drinks are these?
The outside crowd.
The inside bar flies.
Judy promises to teach me how to become a graceful "bar fly" in Paris.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Dad's (real) 75th Birthday!

Sometimes I want to be back home...





A friendly reminder email from my older sister in Las Vegas:

Subject: Dad's 75th Birthday‏
From: Debra
Sent: Tue 06/08/10
To: 'Florence'

Dad’s real 75th birthday today! You idiot! You botched it last year!!! We’re celebrating at Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant at 6:30! :-)

Debra
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Happy 75th Birthday to my Dad!
(of course I called him today....he really wants to stay at home and relax, but I'm sure he'll have a great time out!)

This is Sex and the City.

I took this photo on rue Saintonge, on the way in to the office this afternoon.

Sex and the City. (double click photo to enlarge)

I love everything about this photo in Paris. It's a photo that's bit 'gritty' and 'seedy'. This really is, Sex and the City. I wonder if there are other cities in the world that sell condoms on the corner from a machine like this?... or is this truly only in Paris?, and talk about as...oops (typo) I mean ad placement?"
Are there really people who say, "Oh, wait just a minute, let me stop by the corner....?
Share your thoughts on this one...

Monday, June 7, 2010

Monday Dinner at Louise Cafe.

Louise Cafe.

Today was the beginning, once again of daily French lessons (return to student status) while still squeezing in work with Adrian. The day ended with a nice relaxing dinner with a friend at Louise Cafe.

Louise, the owner made the evening even more enjoyable with her friendly personality, great food and staff, and the warm atmosphere of the cafe. This was another great find in Paris...we later found out that trip advisor agrees...
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187147-d1076810-Reviews-Louise_Cafe-Paris_Ile_de_France.html

Ah, "Comfort Food".

"I spend my time now, looking for the Light", my friend tells me over dinner.
Hmm, that's not hard to find in Paris. I think to myself.

Ah, another evening in the City of Light.
"There are only two places in the world where a man can live contentedly: at home and in Paris" -Hemingway
Today I was content at Louise Cafe and in Paris.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

A Special Soiree Dinner for Carole D. Fredericks.

Patricia and Connie.


The Guest Speaker for Patricia's Sunday Dinner Soiree was CONNIE FREDERICKS MALONE
Sister of the late celebrated Parisian singer CAROL FREDERICKS.

Connie's mission is to promote the musical legacy of her sister Carole Fredericks.
To hear Carol's beautiful voice that still lives on, You MUST visit the site below:
(adjust your speaker volume first...)

http://www.cdfmusiclegacy.com/

For more information,
Please visit:
Carole D. Fredericks Foundation, Inc.
http://www.carolefredericksfoundation.org/

Special Friends: Patricia (her dog Eve, Connie, Me, Sharon and Luc.

Me, Patricia and Sharon a "Belle-Mère" .

Connie sings.


Micheline (French) and Judy (Australian - my classmate in evening French lessons).

Me, Patricia, Sharon, and Germain (from Cameroon).
I can only end this blog post by saying, just another wonderful evening in Paris surrounded by good friends, good food, drinks and fun...

Just a Boy (in Paris).

You're just a boy...you don't understand...

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Weekend with Friends.

Lunch with two friends.
Climbing on art, a visit to the Louvre and Tuileries Garden...

Church of Saint Eustache.

Henri de Miller's modern head-and-hand art sculpture is called "L'Ecoute" ("Listening").


Karl Lagerfeld's Coca Light bottle (and me) inside the food court of the Louvre.

The Tuileries.
Just another Saturday afternoon with friends in Paris.