May 08 2011
When I was about 12 years old, my sisters gave me an illustrated book of the songs from Alice in Wonderland (in English, of course). The illustrations were wonderful and Lewis Carroll’s poetry is hilarious; the early and avid Anglophile that I was absolutely loved that book. The poem/song known as Turtle Soup and/or Beautiful [...]
May 04 2011
Easter dinner at our friends’ house was a wonderful affair. The company was delightful, the food was (as always) oh-so-yummy, and the bubbles were a-flowing: what more can one ask for? My daughter was particularly grateful, because our friends (ever thoughtful people that they are) had also planned around her being a vegetarian, and made, [...]
Apr 22 2011
Our family is a Judeo-Christian, Franco-American cultural blend. In practical terms, it means that we celebrate Jewish and/or Christian holidays (whether celebrated here or in France) as an excuse to bring family and friends together. We enjoy the warmth and tradition associated with these get-togethers, but we do not necessarily stick to the letter of [...]
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