What French women know and other musings

That was the title of the book I picked up last night at the used book store – a place of great serendipity when it comes to things catching my eye.  French women obviously know something so I figured it was worth a few dollars to find out exactly what. It’s both thought provoking and entertaining – I’ve no desire to turn myself into a Parisian elite but it occurred to me that there’s another version of ‘having it all’ out there; Gallic confidence, Italian fashion, American ambition and Latin dance moves.  Wouldn’t that be lovely?

Although there is no backing away from the contents of the family photo album featuring dour ancestors of a decidedly puritanical persuasion I came away contemplating that my soul may be far more French than I’d previously thought. Certainly not completely, but some of the attitudes and perceptions I’ve held for years were on the page as uniquely French. Hmmm.

The rest of the week has been basically productive – small tasks taken towards larger goals. Unremarkable in themselves, but progress just the same. Even though there is always more to do I’ve set aside Memorial Day weekend for some serious lazying about and pampering. I can hardly wait.

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