2010 – Page 24 – The Paris Savannah Connection

Aux jardins du Palais Royal, Septembre 2009

A snapshot taken in the gardens of the Palais Royal, just across the street from the Louvre. A haven of peace in the center of the city.

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A day trip to Giverny

Glycine over the pond at Giverny.

Is it still as natural, as authentic as when Monet lived here?

“One good turn deserves another”

“One good turn deserves another” or Good Karma ! That’s what this is all about.

When someone returns a favor (en français, un service … par amitié, par exemple), this expression applies. Suppose that, for example, once upon a time, you gave some of your children’s childhood books or toys to someone with small children … with no expectation whatsoever of any compensation … and then later on, he returns the favor … by helping you … or even tutoring your children in his specialty …. Why, I’d say … “One good turn deserves another” and deeper friendship is the real, positive result!

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America’s Real Dream Team > a must-read !

In our age of identities and nationalities … this is well worth your time reading:

Look up America’s Real Dream Team by Thomas L. Friedman New York Times March 22, 2010.

Score on this one: 10/10

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Dealing with and coping with life changes: Who moved my cheese ?

Who moved my cheese?

is all about handling change.

(I may be able to help you with this … 🙂

Do it!

Whether you are a believer or not, one of the proverbs which encourages you to act is this one:

“God helps those who help themselves”

“Aide-toi et le Ciel t’aidera.”

What could this mean … ? Here’s a pretty recent example … But you must have stories of your own.

In wanting to get American health care legislation passed, Nancy Pelosi said “We will go through the gate. If the gate is closed, we will go over the fence. If the fence is too high, we will pole vault it. If that doesn’t work, we will parachute in. But we are going to get health care reform passed.” Jan. 28, 2010.

Have a listen to Pete Seeger’s 1963 Carnegie Hall Concert recording of “We Shall Overcome” or the more recent one !

One very American saying is: If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.

the ; (semicolon)

and here’s an article by Ben Zimmer just about this underused marvel:

the semicolon.

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The Savannah College of Art and Design

Here’s the link to the people who have revitalized our town:

The Savannah College of Art and Design

Discover the different campuses …. ! You might be surprised to see the one in France!

Clint Eastwood article in the New Yorker

If you’re interested in the life and career of Clint Eastwood and briliantly written journalism doesn’t frighten you … I strongly suggest you read

OUT OF THE WEST !

Enjoy.

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For Music Lovers who understand spoken French

If you don't know Jean François Zygel yet ... it's about time you did! His music lessons fill up the Châtelet once a month - there are DVDs and podcasts ... A musician, a teacher, a humanist, drôle and sensitive ... Chapeau La France !