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The book club settles in

The other night, my book club all come over to my apartment to discuss our latest read, Colette’s “Claudine à l’école” (“Claudine at School”). As it was first published in 1900, I’d expected a pleasant if somewhat milquetoast novel, but … Continue reading

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Springtime in Paris

As winter was drawing to an end, I have to admit I was getting a bit bored with cooking the same tubers and roots and greens that I had for months. But now it’s Spring! And we’re getting the bright, … Continue reading

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The apartment hunt

Okay, I think I knew from the time I accepted my current apartment in the 14th arrondissement that this was just going to be temporary. I took it because it was the first apartment I was offered, and I had … Continue reading

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