Madame Steinem would approve

Madame Steinem would approve
An interesting article about how to address women. I had no idea that Germany did away with "fraulein" in 1972. Who knew?

Les soldes!

Bonjour à tous!
It's January, and if you are going to Paris you can benefit from all the sales.  In France, sales are official only in the month of January and July.  Prices are cut and everyone is excited to buy big and small items.  But some of you will say that you have been in France in other months and noticed price reductions.  Those aren't "official" sales, and the word can't be used.  So, there are "prix spécial", and réductions, but no sales.  Here is a link to a great  explanation of the whole idea.
Checking out the sales can be tricky - if you're at a big department store like the Galeries Lafayette, things are pretty much like they are here in the States.  But in smaller boutiques and stores, you greet the shopkeeper, and then let her know what you're looking for.  No rifling through the stacks of clothes, just ask for things.  If what you're interested in doesn't fit, there is no problem.  Just say "merci, au revoir" and leave.

Although this isn't a photo of the soldes, I love this picture of old 2-chevaux waiting to take visitors on a tour of Paris.

A plus tard!

Bonne Annee!

Happy 2012 to all of you!  Since it is a new year, I have decided to start the year with a resolution to really keep up with the blog this year.  I had a great holiday - five days in Barcelona, then time with friends and family at the Fiesta Bowl.
This year, my blog will deal with things French and travel.  I will be posting photos from past travels, and letting you know of opportunities for learning French and traveling - avec moi, bien sur!
But first, a funny video to start things out.  And if you would like to learn to speak French, or maybe keep up what you've learned through a conversation class, let's talk!
Speaking French when you don't know how.

Carnac, France: Where tradition and beauty are set in stone

Carnac, France: Where tradition and beauty are set in stone - This is a parr of France that is not well known to tourists, but well worth the visit.

Sacrebleu! French schools ban ketchup

Sacrebleu! French schools ban ketchup

So, whether or not you are into condiments, you might like to watch this. Notice that the lunches are made fresh in each school kitchen, and that the kids really eat the food! But back to condiments - what's your favorite? Mine is not ketchup; I prefer French dijon style mustard.

Le dejeuner dans les ecoles francaises

Just thought you might like to look at this clip about school lunches in France.  It's informative, and will make you hungry!
France's gourmet school lunches

Encore une fois!

It has been awhile since I have blogged.  The start of school always takes up a ton of time, so now I am coming up for the first gasp of "air".  I found this blog online, and it looks really good.  You should give it a try, even if it is in French!
http://long.blog.lemonde.fr/
A bientot!