Monthly Archives: December 2009

Tiger Woods Seeks Refuge in France – une blague

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Susan

Cultural observers have often noted that France is more tolerant of adultery than prudish America. It thought our big deal over Monica-Gate was ridiculous when their President Mitterrand had a wife, an official mistress, and an illegitimate daughter. How childish … Continue reading →

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This Says a Lot !

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Susan

What does this French cartoon about Purchasing Power say about the French economy? Beaucoup!

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What does it mean to be French?

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Susan

The latest debate in France is about French identity. Qu’est-ce qu’être français? A new minister of French Identity was recently appointed to open this question up not only to French citizens – immigrants and “de souche” – but to those … Continue reading →

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Ten hotels in Paris under $150

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Susan

There are still some good places to stay in Paris for less than $150 per night. Here are some that are vetted by the editor of the NY Times Travel section: New York Times: list of hotels from special issue … Continue reading →

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