In the early morning hours of November 11, 2018, a treaty was signed on a railway car in Northern France. This treaty was no ordinary treat. It…… Read more “Armistice Day (November 11, 2018)”
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July 6, 2018
On ne change pas une équipe qui gagne. -French Proverb “One does not change a winning team.” Especially when the winning team is France. For once, they…… Read more “July 6, 2018”
Hubert de Givenchy
Walking back from the break room to get my afternoon snack, my phone lit up with news notifications. Hubert de Givenchy, gentle giant and fashion icon, has…… Read more “Hubert de Givenchy”
November 3, 2017
In 1793, Olympe de Gouges was accused of being a Girondist, a group not being favored by the radical Jacobins that ruled during the Reign of Terror.…… Read more “November 3, 2017”
Love Thy Neighbor
There’s a wonderful French cafe and bakery in Bee Caves. They’ve been in business for several years and serve the most delicious desserts. I recommend the 3…… Read more “Love Thy Neighbor”
Dunkirk (2017)
I love going to the movies. It’s the perfect escape from reality. Some escapades though aren’t always the most enjoyable though. Saw Dunkirk today. The two hour…… Read more “Dunkirk (2017)”
La Fête Nationale 2017
Bonne journée de Bastille! In 1789, revolutionists stormed the Bastille, freeing the political prisoners, providing a symbol to the Revolution and a cannonball to the Old Regime..…… Read more “La Fête Nationale 2017”
Beauty and the Beast (2017)
I admit it: I am a Disney movie nerd. So it’s no surprise that I saw Beauty and the Beast yesterday. You know, that live action film with…… Read more “Beauty and the Beast (2017)”
