tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post8376179156320118622..comments2024-03-17T06:20:15.127-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Paris, I ♥ You But You're Bringing Me DownParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-88399682443776853802012-05-24T09:08:56.122-04:002012-05-24T09:08:56.122-04:00There are so many quoatable lines in this book!
I ...There are so many quoatable lines in this book!<br />I loved that one,<br /><b>"We were amateurs at everything."</b><br />maybe because it's like being back in grade school - a HUGE learning curve is required that is so engaging.<br /><b>"Everyday was an improvisation."</b>Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-90124547056695648232012-05-24T08:56:46.060-04:002012-05-24T08:56:46.060-04:00In the book, I loved this bit from Rachel."I ...In the book, I loved this bit from Rachel."I miss not knowing what people are saying. Being part of what's going on around me." and later, from Baldwin, "We were amateurs at everything."<br /><br />We did a 2-yr stint in Berlin a number of years ago and the emotional roller coaster never came to a stop, but we would do it again in a heartbeat. This time in Paris.Katie @frenchcravings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-66227746147074687912012-05-23T09:47:14.818-04:002012-05-23T09:47:14.818-04:00great post and I LOVE the cover of that book!great post and I LOVE the cover of that book!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02029615820181388831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-23268458494326378162012-05-23T08:27:23.430-04:002012-05-23T08:27:23.430-04:00You could have written this book ! It's your s...You could have written this book ! It's your story !Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17685380424711207287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-54147354574199584422012-05-23T06:18:16.042-04:002012-05-23T06:18:16.042-04:00Interesting stuff. In my experience the first year...Interesting stuff. In my experience the first year to 18 months of living in a new country is the toughest, and the time when it's hard to find a balanced perspective within oneself. The bottom line is him saying he would go back in a minute if he could, I guess.Karen@PasGrande-Chosehttp://www.athousandmiles-k.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-80163734899651843322012-05-23T06:12:16.844-04:002012-05-23T06:12:16.844-04:00Exactement Julie!Exactement Julie!Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-42808261043952851702012-05-23T06:11:52.309-04:002012-05-23T06:11:52.309-04:00oui R, the 1st one,Ce Que Disent Les Parisiens is ...oui R, the 1st one,<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUKTxrLf5b4" rel="nofollow">Ce Que Disent Les Parisiens</a> is hysterical too!Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-19248440788255823552012-05-22T22:00:59.217-04:002012-05-22T22:00:59.217-04:00I especially love the advice to explain what you d...I especially love the advice to explain what you don't want if you can't think of the name of what you want...I swear I've had to do that in English!Jeanette, Mistress of Longearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815875437992974233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-3744399789229718692012-05-22T20:17:13.416-04:002012-05-22T20:17:13.416-04:00Carol, I practice my French conversation in my nei...Carol, I practice my French conversation in my neighborhood wine shop, where the staff are friendly, patient teachers, and remind to listen well in order to learn.<br /><br />I'll have to see if my library will order these books you've mentioned.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-720984555317585902012-05-22T18:22:57.712-04:002012-05-22T18:22:57.712-04:00I agrre that this is a great way to review a book!...I agrre that this is a great way to review a book! Illustrations to plot the theme...Nikonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14271472315834976236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-4595052948303286932012-05-22T17:06:58.809-04:002012-05-22T17:06:58.809-04:00Its always a gem when someone can be honest and pu...Its always a gem when someone can be honest and put into words the complicated feeling of being an expat in another country. Sounds riveting.<br />xx<br />julieJulie Whitmore Potteryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283540996942265818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-71829837651964865632012-05-22T15:44:29.448-04:002012-05-22T15:44:29.448-04:00Hahaha yes I love that video of what Parisiens say...Hahaha yes I love that video of what Parisiens say at the office! There's a whole series of them- so true!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-7756232841421907862012-05-22T15:16:46.505-04:002012-05-22T15:16:46.505-04:00I just finished Paris in Love which was positive, ...I just finished Paris in Love which was positive, sweet, uplifting & funny. I look forward to ...Bringing Me Down & especially Tactics to Learn French. Thank you!! I never returned a phone call of a French friend of a friend because I was too terrified.. Each Paris memoir book is so different! I loved Baxter's A Pedestrian in Paris: The Most Beautiful Walk in the World. I filled my sketc books with expressions as I walked très slowly on my last trip...Sketchbook Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06850319000824866265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-38292138540028350052012-05-22T15:06:09.573-04:002012-05-22T15:06:09.573-04:00You've captured a mood, an ambiance of Baldwin...You've captured a mood, an ambiance of Baldwin's Paris. <br />Not the usual pink flowers and lush desserts but another side more perplexing.<br />I'm intrigued to read this.Foodwalkerhttp://www.annwalkercatering.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-7031113910942599682012-05-22T14:51:50.400-04:002012-05-22T14:51:50.400-04:00I so agree with what you're saying Marene.
The...<i>I so agree with what you're saying Marene</i>.<br />The author Baldwin said he would go back in a minute to if he could <a href="http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/2012/may/14/paris-i-love-you-youre-bringing-me-down" rel="nofollow">on NPR</a>Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-72865819399874230852012-05-22T14:46:06.821-04:002012-05-22T14:46:06.821-04:00Carol, what a great way to conduct a book review.....Carol, what a great way to conduct a book review... genius!! I felt as if I had the author read it to me. I love all the pictures you chose. Very interactive! Thank you.colourlivinghttp://www.colourliving.co.uk/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-89313391636739759322012-05-22T14:08:08.221-04:002012-05-22T14:08:08.221-04:00Carol, please! I'm spending too much money on...Carol, please! I'm spending too much money on books you recommend! I have a friend who with his wife lived in Paris for eight years. They both worked for IBM and had a beautiful apartment overlooking the Eiffel Tower. They would go back in a minute, if they could. As for me, still waiting for my house to sell, then it's Paris for me. As you said, "What is all wine and roses? " To me, the good in living there far outweighs the bad.Marene Chiesa Bowmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-11932409789669005262012-05-22T12:49:39.887-04:002012-05-22T12:49:39.887-04:00Carol, I love the book already. Nice pictures to ...Carol, I love the book already. Nice pictures to show excerpts from the book. I wish I was in Paris to hang out in the outdoor cafes.Pamela RGhttp://www.thestyleandtravel-journals.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-78417327482384313002012-05-22T12:49:10.686-04:002012-05-22T12:49:10.686-04:00Amazing: 18 months in Paris and material for a boo...Amazing: 18 months in Paris and material for a book! :-)Merisihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16781937797213521146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-11029663711978009342012-05-22T11:51:23.258-04:002012-05-22T11:51:23.258-04:00I think it's gripping tales Connie.
Intriguing...I think it's gripping tales Connie.<br />Intriguing look at the inside of living, working in the luxe ad biz of Paris.<br />Badwin names names of restos he likes and what he ate.<br />I can't put it down, so yes definitely read it.Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-81509681174782557992012-05-22T11:42:54.260-04:002012-05-22T11:42:54.260-04:00Hmmm. I've been thinking about reading this bo...Hmmm. I've been thinking about reading this book but I was afraid it would bring me down! Seriously...like getting a job at Disneyland and seeing all the messy stuff in the backlots. But if you like this book then I will give it a try. I trust your taste, Carol.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03938255518222756688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-77309547175514830732012-05-22T11:39:32.564-04:002012-05-22T11:39:32.564-04:00not all wine and roses?
What is?not all wine and roses?<br />What is?Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-30283612261583097372012-05-22T11:34:56.918-04:002012-05-22T11:34:56.918-04:00Think I will go to Italy.Think I will go to Italy.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-42996856938508999582012-05-22T11:16:37.756-04:002012-05-22T11:16:37.756-04:00For once I don't have a comment:) Except I lik...For once I don't have a comment:) Except I like your photos and that cute cahier..<br />By this I mean I don't have an intelligent opinion..<br /><br />I would have to read the book..<br /><br />I imagine..all offices are quite the same..<br />Living in QC..on the outskirts of Mtl..<br /><br />It could almost be here concerning the Mtl parks....we have so many.The words..the same..sauf l'accent of course..but plusieurs d'entre nous ont un language soigné.Definitely not all~<br />I can't wait to see and feel Paris, for myself..I think then I will know better what to say:)<br />Thank you for this interesting post~La Table De Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358539954508050792noreply@blogger.com