Monthly Archives: August 2011

A visit to the Petit Palais

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

The (not-so) Petit Palais was built with the Grand Palais for the 1900 Exposition Universelle in the overly ornate Beaux Arts style of the turn of the century: The exhibition hall houses a collection of fine and decorative art, which … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Paris Mosque

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Last week it got so hot here in Paris that I felt like I was momentarily back in Memphis. So, Will and I did what any sane person would do: We checked out some Velibs and biked all the way … Continue reading →

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Paris post

Posted on August 25, 2011 by

Travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.  – Miriam Beard  I was talking to a friend in Memphis on the phone the other day … Continue reading →

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