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• Where the Wilde Things Are
  on Apr 18, 2016 in Culture History culture Europe France history literature Oscar Wilde Paris photography travel writing
  “This hideous wallpaper and I are fighting a duel to the death. Either it goes, or I do.” I’d often heard of this iconic deathbed quote of writer/playwright Oscar Wilde, which he so wittily muttered — says the legend —...
• Roam-ancing the Stone: A Lovers Walk in Montmartre
  on Feb 14, 2016 in Architecture Art History Europe France love Montmartre Paris romance travel Valentines Valentines Day walking tour
  Here’s hoping you’re surrounded by loved ones and warm embraces on this fine Valentine’s Day! I was asked to to write a love-themed article for my friends over at Paris by Heart, an agency that connects travelers with local Paris...
• Rewriting My Love Letter to Paris
  on Jan 26, 2016 in regular architecture culture Europe France Notre Dame Paris terro travel
  I’ve been making more of a point to spend quality time with Paris, and I don’t think I’m alone. You get the feeling everyone’s looking for reminders that the capital’s magic is still intact. With every tarte au c...
• The City of Light, Dimmed
  on Nov 16, 2015 in regular appreciation culture Europe France news Paris parisattacks photography rememberance travel
  A typical Monday for me includes rounding up my prettiest photos and posting them on social media. I’m one of those folks who bought into the dreamy romanticism of Paris long ago, and it’s been a th...
• City Unseen: The Hidden Courtyards of Paris
  on Nov 10, 2015 in Architecture architecture courtyards Europe France Paris photography travel
  Of all the flavors to savor in Paris there may be none more sweeter than the thrill of discovering a hidden courtyard. Maybe it’s because no matter how intimate you may believe your relationship with her to be, Paris has a gaggle of frenzied...
• La Vie en Rosé: Celebrating the Wine of Montmartre
  on Oct 13, 2015 in Food Europe food France French Montmartre Paris photography travel wine
  When showing visitors around Paris I often hear the same lamentation: “There’s so much to see and do, we didn’t have enough time!” To which my inevitable and truthful reply is: I’ve bee...
• The Mist, the Magic & the Medieval Message: Notre Dame’s Best Kept Secret
  on Jun 27, 2015 in Architecture History alchemy architecture churches conspiracy Europe France history magic mystery Paris puzzle travel
  Every now and then certain types of weather lend themselves to contemplation of far-fetched ideas of the mystical realm. Or at least that’s the excuse I’m giving for why I was in front of Notre Dame Cathedral that morning, shielding my notes from...
• A Change of Art: Removing the Paris Love Locks
  on Jun 3, 2015 in Architecture The Seine
  I went the Pont des Arts today with the intent of bidding good riddance to my city’s love locks. Instead, to my surprise, it turned into a fond farewell. It was charming enough, the original idea in 2008. Write a message on a padlock with a lo...
• That Time I Outlived Van Gogh
  on May 28, 2015 in Art Beyond Paris History art Europe history painting Paris travel Van Gogh
  Van Gogh had 38 different addresses in his lifetime, but only a few stick out to us now. One is the Paris apartment he shared with his brother Theo at #54 rue Lepic. For an art fan, a tour of Montmartre isn’t complete without a pause in front of t...
• Give It Away, Give It Away Now
  on May 2, 2013 in Art culture Europe France Louvre Paris travel video
  Often announcements are made by saying “Without further ado”, but let’s get right to it without any ado: Thank you to those who entered my giveaway contest for a free one-year subscription to Mixed Media Art Magazine. Out of everyon...

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