The Writing on the Wall...

'The writing on the wall' in Paris is endlessly engaging.

It can come in a variety of languages, not just French... Though reflections will always be Parisien... Cafe de la Paix - a logo instantly recognizable...Writing on a tablecloth and still memorable... Or wrapped round a glass...

Parisien writing can be a chore if you didn't learn to write on a mini-blackboard...

These kids are having no problem reading multiply ardoise...

This ardoise is universal!

All Relais de L'Entrecôte have the same menu. But don't go if you're vegetarian...

Writing in a Metro vending machine beckons...

Universal...

No sign required.

Last night Dimitri, a visiting Dane, taught me how to put writing on tartes...

And Metro signs :)

~BONJOUR Paris Writing!

French Handwriting

Today is the 1st day of school. Kids learn handwriting. I ignored the training, too busy drawing in the margins.  Now I can't read my own handwriting nor can others.

I fell back in love with handwriting when I discovered French wine labels.British Copperplate calligraphy or what the French call "Anglais" is used everywhere and has such a classy look to it. 5 years ago I took myself off to calligraphy classes with Eleanor Winters. It's not too late to sign up if you have a few free Sundays!
You practice like piano scales the same letters over and over. It's like meditation, but your hand is moving constantly. And you're making lovely swoops and swirls. It's a lot like drawing.You have good excuses to buy lovely pen paraphernalia. Last trip I fell victim to a Marie Antoinette inkpot and I don't even practice anymore.I wish all the new kids on their first day in school the best of luck 🍀 I hope they pay better attention than I did in handwriting class.
"If only Carol would just pay attention"
Bet you never heard that one? 

The French still love ❤️ handwriting & so do I.