New "Home" for the Holidays

Being the holiday season makes it a bit scary. Several graduate students here decided to do a potluck Thanksgiving dinner at my house. Lots of fun and home didn’t seem so very far away. Certain American products here are quite pricey, though you can find them if you’re willing to pay the price. I order 3 chickens from the chicken man the day before (remember, it pays to be a regular – and if you love something – tell them!) and show up to find he’s given me an extra chicken and potatoes for my “ petit American fête!”

Ok, I’m addicted to Star Academy. I’m not ashamed. Reality show blah blah blah. But, saw a singer on the show who knocked me out. So I bought his CD and it’s incredible. So here’s a plug for Corneille and his CD entitled Parce qu’on vient de loin. He reminds me of Maxwell. It’s in French, but man, oh man! Run, don’t walk to your music store; should be in the import section. Apparently he is doing a concert here next year that I will try to go to. Want a way to improve your French? Listening to songs you like to hear over and over actually helps you start “hearing” words. Plus when I hear him on the radio and sing along, the French are astounded I know who he is!