Culture
The Nets, Another Story…
The Bulls came back to NYC last week, but this time to play against the Nets, so it really wasn’t in the city, as the team is based in New Jersey. The game was still basketball, but the environment was completely different.
Faith in Politics
Last week I visited the 96th Street Mosque with a group of five NYU students. The Imam, Feisal Abdul Rauf, a charming, soft-spoken man, received us in his office.
Get Smart With Your Smart Phone – More French Language Apps
In an earlier post, I wrote about my favorite French language education App, “7 Jours Sur La Planète” from TV5 Monde. While I probably do play this one most often, it only updates new material on Friday nights, so I have a few other Apps in reserve to help in my never-ending quest to learn to speak French fluently and make use of my time on the subway.
My Love Story
Since the first of the month, New York City started to change its appearance: hearts were everywhere, at utility stores, restaurants, clothing shops, et cetera. No man could use the excuse: “Sorry, honey, I forgot it!” It was impossible.
Options for Francophiles in Today’s Job Market
In this dismal economy, a lot of professionals are opting to return to school to improve their resumes, and subsequently better their chances at securing a job.
Rendez-Vous with French Cinema 2012
Hosted at the Film Society, the IFC Center, and BAMcinématek, Rendez-Vous will feature more than twenty-four French films premiering for the first time in New York City.
An American Tradition
“The Super Bowl is like Thanksgiving but with friends”. It’s funny to think about it that way, but she is, in fact, not far from the truth.
Two Days in Paris – Family Style
Last week, I got a message from a dear friend saying that she and her ten-year-old daughter would be visiting Europe this April and, after several stops, would be ending their trip with two days in Paris. What should they do?
An American in Paris
A beautiful way for an American to discover Paris is by reading Hemingway’s restored edition of A Moveable Feast (Simon & Shuster 2009). You’ll find streets, restaurants, drinks and even a bookstore that exist to the day. But there’s more.
The Year of the Dragon
The last week of January included a whole week of celebrations in the Big Apple, especially in Chinatown.
