Seen today while pedaling along the Canal St. Martin:

I created this rapid-use calling/meeting card for Parisiens in need of quick communication (and increasing the possibilities for romance) while yanking out or fighting over the last vélo at the Vélib’ station. It’s one of my most insane efforts: Check out La Carte de Rencontre! NB: A French journalist with Radio France is […]

The Rugby World Cup is fast approaching, beginning September 5 in Paris. What better way to commemorate your favorite francophone rugbyman or in this case rugbymen than with a 2008 calendar of your French Rugby players all naked!?? Does it merit the name “Dieux du Stade Calendrier 2008” (Gods of the Stadium 2008 Calendar)? I […]

Growing up in Florida, I used to read whatever pseudo-cultural fare I could get my hands on at the 7-Eleven (Vogue, Vanity Fair), and when a classic French film was mentioned, I would jot down the name, inquire at my local Blockbuster, and the same thing would always happen: The employee would sadly tell me […]

Yesterday’s edition of Le Figaro had an article on a new Eiffel Tower being constructed in China, yet another in a long list of replicas around the world. So add another dot to the Eiffel Tower map.
I already knew about Las Vegas (left). But Paris,Tennessee (right), was news to me.

The new Eiffel Tower in […]

Pop star-turned-lunatic Britney Spears appears to have fled the United States. Numerous sources report seeing her in Antwerp today, and certain news agencies including the National Enquirer (always credible) are reporting that Britney is headed to Paris. Rumors are swirling as to the druggie diva’s motivations in leaving the country. Is she planning a comeback […]

While writing an article about our city’s clubs échangistes, I was obliged this week to spend some time rolling around in the webworld of the swinger.
And let me tell you, it is hysterical down there.
This post shall not knock or otherwise comment on the practice of having sex with strangers. What I would […]

Yes, it’s that time of year again. Steve Jobs’ neglected, adopted son called The Paris Apple Expo, is creeping up on us if you were wondering. This year, I thought I’d give you some advanced warning about it so you’ll have ample time to plan your vacation expensed work trip to Paris - for the […]

I was in the upscale 16th Arr. the other day, which was like a ghost town because all the residents are on vacances. It was a great opportunity to roam the streets and take photos of the La Belle Époque-style apartment buildings, rich with ornate architectural details. The terraces of the buildings flowed with an […]

I came across this interesting piece of graffiti while in the 5th arrondissement on rue Feuillantines. After enlarging the photo, I searched the artist’s name and discovered that Jef Aérosol is quite an accomplished artist, but also musician and writer. Check out his biography and work here and here. I think you’ll be impressed, too! […]