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Lost in Translation

English interpretation of a French lunch menu.   Under appetizers:   Caviar frog leg emulsion, praline bomb finish. (580 euros)   *Note to self: If you’re going to bombed, may as well be a sugary praline.   *DOD’s new secret weapon: “The Sugar Bomb”....
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Cab Glam

"Greetings American." The Parisian cab driver gave the Vulcan hand signal for “Live long and prosper”.   I reached for the door handle. Too late. The Moroccan expat hit the accelerator and merged into traffic.   With both hands flat against the bench seat, I...
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Occupational Glam

If you’re trying to get somewhere in a hurry, don’t shoot the donkey that is carrying you’re wide load.   *Note to self: Helping others is good. Helping others who take potshots at you, bad.    *How to tell you're being taken for granted:...
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