The United States' 250th Birthday?
Is July 4, 2026, really the 250th birthday of the United States?
DavidB
Pompadour
It's quite silly, but it amuses me.
I hope it will at least elicit a half-smile from you!
France Mini Cheese Set
The food in Japan is pretty delicious. By that, I mean Japanese food.
Foreign food? Well, it's hit or miss. You can find delicious imported food, albeit at a hefty price. You can also find "okay" imported food at a hefty price. (Looking at you, "
Looking into the soup
I had this conversation, almost word for word (except that it was in French) with my son a couple of years ago.
That's all.
Melting Building in Paris
This picture may or may not be a metaphor for what's happening in France right now. Yesterday, records for the hottest day ever were broken across the country.
I heard that it was 44°C in southwestern France, not far from where I'm from.
However, this
Do French people really use the expression “Ooh La La”?
A while ago (roughly between 2005 and 2011) I started a blog called "Ask a Frenchman" when I was back in France after spending some time in the US. On the blog, I answered any questions people had about France and French culture.
It was my first successful
Crow Story: The Deflated Ball
This happened at the end of June 2025.
It’s all true.
Sadly, one of the two kids died a couple of weeks later. Most crows die during their first year. It sounds horrible, but it’s part of natural selection. Keep in mind that it was the same for