So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu
Two days ago I was climbing the Eiffel Tower. Two weeks ago I was on a boat cruise around the canals of Amsterdam. Two months ago I was in the … Read the rest “So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu”
My Blogs
Since 2002, I’ve been writing here about life, the universe, and everything. My interests include genealogy, history, and the arts. More recently, since July 2023 I’ve been writing about my experiences as a below-the-right-knee amputee.
Michael Jackson at Versailles
“I’d like to know who approved this”, my friend David said today of the Jeff Koons exhibition at the Versailles Palace. “I mean, I quite like his work”, he added, … Read the rest “Michael Jackson at Versailles”
Great Views of Paris
“Just keep walking, it’s a scam”, I shouted to the young tourist couple, hoping they understood my English. I knew something was awry when on the approach to the Eiffel … Read the rest “Great Views of Paris”
Sunday in The Marais
“Oh my God, she’s going to ask for directions”, I thought to myself when the forty-something glamorous woman with a suitcase called out to me today. “Oh my God, how … Read the rest “Sunday in The Marais”
Day Of Death
”Yes, it’s like this every day”, my friend David told me with a certain disdain on his face. As I looked around the carriage most of the other passengers seemed … Read the rest “Day Of Death”
Loire Valley – Day Three
You know how when you travel you end up with a pocket full of coins you can’t do anything with. The exchange bureaus won’t accept them, and of course you … Read the rest “Loire Valley – Day Three”