Category: Our Apartment in Paris
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What Do You Really Want to See?
What do you really want to see on our construction site in Paris? I am asking you this, because I am certain that my brother Mat (who is a designer of homes and such, and a very good one at…
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You Never Know What You Will Find
You never know what you will find when you are renovating an apartment in Paris. Our apartment is in a small building that has three apartments, and a butcher shop on the bottom floor. The building has been around for…
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Countdown to the Paris Apartment Project
Over thirty years ago an apartment was bought in Paris by a young man of 22 with a vision. He convinced his mother that it was a good investment, she believed him and bought three more. Nearly two years ago…
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Project Paris, Grr Grapefruit!
"Grrrr, Grapefruit!" that is how I taught the two little neighbor boys, who come to my house for English lessons, the word grapefruit. I am not sure they know it is a fruit. Since I growled, "Grr" a long…
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When a Friend Throws Away an Antique
A friend who lives up the hill called. He reminded me that he was make a haul to the dump. I threw the phone down and raced up the hill. He lives in an old big house. His style…
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“Naughty” Pillow Talk
"Love this knotty pillow," was my first thought, then I added, "But I don't think it (they) will be very practical for the apartment rental." Yann rubbed his ears, then fainted from shock… Before he hit the ground he…