tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post3956374913260624876..comments2024-03-28T20:43:17.199-04:00Comments on paris breakfasts: Elaine Sciolino’s, The Seine, the River that made ParisParisbreakfastshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-37586131849206452012020-10-25T00:08:33.388-04:002020-10-25T00:08:33.388-04:00Breathtaking.
What a beautiful place to be.Breathtaking.<br />What a beautiful place to be.Bugsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-21178611997310904282020-10-24T23:55:06.648-04:002020-10-24T23:55:06.648-04:00Thanks for the book recommendation Carol! I really...Thanks for the book recommendation Carol! I really enjoyed her book The Only Street in Paris: Life on the Rue des Martyrs, which I think I also found out about through your blog. Kirrabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00737957014521471337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-79344127981990833522020-10-24T21:36:44.080-04:002020-10-24T21:36:44.080-04:00Thanks! Making me look at the Seine with new eyes...Thanks! Making me look at the Seine with new eyes! Vickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-55123149903175734672020-10-24T13:18:31.098-04:002020-10-24T13:18:31.098-04:00Just a note to say how much I love your Paris Bre...Just a note to say how much I love your Paris Breakfasts missives.<br />They bring joy, memories and great yearning for a return trip to lovely, lovely Paris. Thank you for sharing your Paris love affair.Julie Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-26674375968599308992020-10-24T13:10:55.921-04:002020-10-24T13:10:55.921-04:00re The Seine, I was fortunate to spend a short mon...re The Seine, I was fortunate to spend a short month in Paris in 2011, with a student group from the California University & College system (I was 59 years old). We stayed in the 6th Arr in a convent that was empty for the Summer, a few blocks from Luxembourg Gardens. The Seine was one the FIRST places I wanted to explore! As a way to see the city during the day and at night.<br />The most interesting tour/ride I did was the one that takes the river up North through all the locks/gates, all the way up to La Villette. Very different part of the city and vibe, quite interesting and felt 'off the beaten path.' Saw some fun murals and graffiti along the way, and different locals. Wonder if you've done that tour. <br />Joannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-33279153331497813992020-10-24T12:56:44.847-04:002020-10-24T12:56:44.847-04:00Thanks for the correction Lisa,
I think it was Wat...Thanks for the correction Lisa,<br />I think it was Waterloo bridge I crossed on the way to The National theatre and took the bus returning. Admittedly I find London size-wise enormous next to Paris. Is there a sort of Paris plage in summers in London? Parisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-24679887243921678182020-10-24T12:56:02.093-04:002020-10-24T12:56:02.093-04:00I live on a boat on the Thames and found your com...I live on a boat on the Thames and found your comparison between traversing the the Seine on foot and crossing the Thames (the latter being longer?) odd. I live next to the Battersea (221 m) and Albert (216 m) Bridges in Chelsea - neither takes more than 3 minutes to cross on foot. Lisa in Londonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-14374293595637538882020-10-24T11:42:14.638-04:002020-10-24T11:42:14.638-04:00I thought I had that book but I'm scanning my ...I thought I had that book but I'm scanning my shelves and I can't find it. So maybe it's another in the Paris collection. I love the photos and post hee. It's a marvelous river and one always sees fascinating things when walking by!<br /><br />Happy weekend!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-68393805712608470182020-10-24T05:07:26.334-04:002020-10-24T05:07:26.334-04:00It is your photos of the Seine that steal our hear...It is your photos of the Seine that steal our hearts every time, more than boulangeries, Louvre, Chanel, Art expos,<br />wonderful as they all are. That Seine snared me years ago, and I want to return every time you photograph it,<br />surtout along its split for Ile St-Louis!Julie Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-21238058585683560492020-10-24T02:10:21.970-04:002020-10-24T02:10:21.970-04:00When I got evacuated because of Forest Fires in Or...When I got evacuated because of Forest Fires in Oregon this is the book I brought with me, I Love the Only Street in Paris and read it twice. Good reads ,for sure!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-71209583716425768172020-10-23T22:53:26.537-04:002020-10-23T22:53:26.537-04:00Thanks for the tip. You always recommend such good...Thanks for the tip. You always recommend such good books.Sardinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-26930171598702466682020-10-23T15:22:08.909-04:002020-10-23T15:22:08.909-04:00Just today! I sent a Buffalo, NY friend your stree...Just today! I sent a Buffalo, NY friend your street map of Rue des Martyrs and told her of that book by Elaine Sciolino. Elaine Sciolino is from Buffalo and a graduate of Canisius College where my husband taught. She spoke at a college graduation and the one thing my husband remembers is that "she never stopped smiling and she seemed so happy to be there." I love knowing about her Italian family memories. There is a nice piece written by her about "Emily in Paris" that was in a recent NYTimes Reader Center. Sally Vnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-18397065258606879192020-10-23T15:19:44.143-04:002020-10-23T15:19:44.143-04:00Stunning photos! Thanks for this edition of PB. ...Stunning photos! Thanks for this edition of PB. I got The Seine for Christmas and have since passed it on to my son to read. Glad to know from you that it's now out in paperback. Maxinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-88893609817699364722020-10-23T15:00:50.874-04:002020-10-23T15:00:50.874-04:00Thank you R phone
La La Land - "Audition (th...Thank you R phone<br /><br />La La Land - "Audition (the fools who dream)" scene<br /><br />My aunt used to live in Paris<br /><br />I remember she used to come home,<br />And she would tell us <br />Stories about being abroad<br /><br />And I remember she told us that she <br />Jumped into the river once<br /> <br />Barefoot...<br /><br />She smiled... <br /><br />leapt, without looking<br />And tumbled into the Seine<br />The water was freezing<br />She spent a month sneezing<br />But said she would do it again<br /><br />Here's to the ones who dream<br />Foolish as they may seem<br />Here's to the hearts that ache<br />Here's to the mess we make<br /><br />She captured a feeling<br />A sky with no ceiling<br />The sunset inside a frame<br />She lived in her liquor<br />And died with a flicker<br />I'll always remember the flame<br /><br />Here's to the ones who dream<br />Foolish as they may seem<br />Here's to the hearts that ache<br />Here's to the mess we make<br /><br />She told me: a bit of madness is key<br />To give us new colors to see<br />Who knows where it will lead us?<br />And that's why they need us<br /><br />So bring on the rebels<br />The ripples from pebbles<br />The painters, and poets, and plays<br /><br />And here's to the fools who dream<br />Crazy as they may seem<br />Here's to the hearts that break<br />Here's to the mess we make<br /><br />I trace it all back to then<br />Her, and the snow, and the Seine<br />Smiling through it, she said<br />She'd do it... againParisbreakfastshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558314043814894010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-78275277518835120472020-10-23T14:49:02.126-04:002020-10-23T14:49:02.126-04:00Thank you so much - that was such a lovely post ab...Thank you so much - that was such a lovely post about the Seine. You really took me there and I’m very moved.<br /><br />On our second visit to Paris we stayed in the 16th to better explore that side of the city. We spent the hottest part of a summer day on the skinny Île aux Cygnes to cool off walking through the trees, right in the middle of the river. It would be quite pretty this time of year, too.Lyndanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-59766557764187484262020-10-23T13:16:56.230-04:002020-10-23T13:16:56.230-04:00Have the book, of course, but haven't had a ch...Have the book, of course, but haven't had a chance to read it yet. The Seine is always the first place I go when I get to Paris - my favorite place- as I'm a river person and the Seine is my 2nd favorite (after the mighty Mississippi). How about a Seine map with the bridges? Would love that. Hugs to you and Bear.sukicarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965937601615201292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-67711189999135294112020-10-23T12:55:41.413-04:002020-10-23T12:55:41.413-04:00All I can say is...great minds think alike ;)...I ...All I can say is...great minds think alike ;)...I just bought this book on Wednesday! It looks good...I’ll share it when done if you are interested.<br />Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-46745103264425792392020-10-23T12:14:11.924-04:002020-10-23T12:14:11.924-04:00Ordered the book. Eager to read it.Ordered the book. Eager to read it.Lynn Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-75712261322660889332020-10-23T12:12:32.880-04:002020-10-23T12:12:32.880-04:00And why didn’t I have my Paris obsession 30 years ...And why didn’t I have my Paris obsession 30 years ago?<br />Must enjoy the NOW as much as possible!<br />Every morning when you wake up, the Seine is just across the street!<br /><br />Jane Jane Gabonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-59992805037327501382020-10-23T11:07:58.832-04:002020-10-23T11:07:58.832-04:00Thank you so very much for the book recommendation...Thank you so very much for the book recommendation...!<br />I just bought it for my Kindle as I loved her book "The Only Street in Paris".<br />And thanks to you for sharing your Paris with us...!métrogirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095441604664439576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-69302015064107820192020-10-23T10:27:28.796-04:002020-10-23T10:27:28.796-04:00Just what I needed in this chaotic moment, somethi...Just what I needed in this chaotic moment, something to ground me. Thank you, Carol.judithmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07761549436427856090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-53817204058789055662020-10-23T09:59:46.830-04:002020-10-23T09:59:46.830-04:00Your lovely post made me think of "The Auditi...Your lovely post made me think of "The Audition" song from the movie LaLaLand..R phonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17337713157419740397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-8322249334983587112020-10-22T17:43:58.819-04:002020-10-22T17:43:58.819-04:00Each time we visit we try to find an apt. Close to...Each time we visit we try to find an apt. Close to the river. It’s my favorite part of being in Paris. I call it “the soul of the city”.<br />I’m really missing Paris. I loved this post and your photos! Thank you PB.~Suzanne~https://www.blogger.com/profile/16965202319614333192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-47151083523632463152020-10-22T13:57:54.437-04:002020-10-22T13:57:54.437-04:00I love all the parts of Paris you bring to our att...I love all the parts of Paris you bring to our attention! The painting "Luncheon at the Boating Party" has a Susan Vreeland book all about it. She has written several books about artist. My faves are about Artemisia Gentileschi and Emily Carr. Blog on!robinitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15410692463730623414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26546687.post-19937959945666297512020-10-22T12:43:58.782-04:002020-10-22T12:43:58.782-04:00Lovely post, and pictures, Carol. I love walking ...Lovely post, and pictures, Carol. I love walking along the quais when in Paris. And taking a mini cruise on the Vedettes de Pont Neuf still thrills. The Seine is where it all began, from a fishing village on the little island that would become Île de la Cité. What would Paris be without the Seine?! I’m looking forward to reading Elaine’s book, merci!Bonnie Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03873491642414509711noreply@blogger.com