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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”....
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...
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:...