Monday, May 17, 2010

le Monde

Last summer we wandered around an antiques fair at Saint Sulpice. This gentleman had just taken a seat outside of a booth selling old books and newspapers. He was reading what could have been a vintage or current le Monde. I love how men in Paris don a jacket for no reason at all. A little extra effort that I appreciate. I guess I've seen about as many tee shirts and baseball caps as I care to!
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14 comments:

  1. Mister EarlMay 17, 2010 at 12:18:00 AM CDT

    Where did you get the idea for this?

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  2. GinnieMay 17, 2010 at 12:37:00 AM CDT

    It would sound so much better to say this in French but how very cool, Virginia. :)

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  3. Shane PollardMay 17, 2010 at 3:03:00 AM CDT

    I miss those markets.

    I would be looking through those books on the back shelf by now and no doubt would have bought one or two.

    I agree, he would't look nearly as good without the jacket.
    Tee's on men don't do it for me any more!

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  4. Shell SherreeMay 17, 2010 at 3:12:00 AM CDT

    And is that a name badge attached to his jacket? Perhaps he was playing hooky from a seminar... however he came to be there, I'm glad, as he makes a fine subject for you, V!

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  5. VirginiaMay 17, 2010 at 8:04:00 AM CDT

    You know SHell, I hadn't noticed the badge. I don't think the vendors wore them though.

    Roses,
    I love your comments and am so glad my photos bring back good memories!

    Ginnie,
    I know! Bet mon français is worse than yours!

    Earl,
    Don't know what you mean. Explainez ! :)

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  6. Lynne with an eMay 17, 2010 at 8:24:00 AM CDT

    I agree--what a difference a suit jacket makes, as well as the absence of the ubiquitous ball cap so popular in N.America in particular.

    I also like the new photo of yourself that you're using for your icon (is that what it's called?)

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  7. Mister EarlMay 17, 2010 at 8:56:00 AM CDT

    Just kidding. I emailed you about Le Monde yesterday.

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  8. TheChieftessMay 17, 2010 at 10:55:00 AM CDT

    Very nice!!! Did you meet him after all???

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  9. StarmanMay 17, 2010 at 1:00:00 PM CDT

    I hate wearing a jacket, at least in the summer, but I admit they do look nice.

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  10. JulieMay 17, 2010 at 5:14:00 PM CDT

    This is a lovely portrait, VJ. My back would ache fairly quickly if I sat ihn that awkward position and with no back support. Yes, I agree abbout the jacket. I like a bare sweater beneath too.

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  11. AlexaMay 17, 2010 at 7:35:00 PM CDT

    I'm with you, V—somehow it makes a difference. (I hardly ever take cabs in Paris, but the last time I did, the driver was wearing a shirt, tie, and jacket. I was suitably impressed.)

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  12. VirginiaMay 17, 2010 at 8:18:00 PM CDT

    louciao,
    Merci, mon ami Mark took this photo.

    Chieftess,
    Well no I didn't, a shame. Wish I had visited with him. Guess i thought he was interested in his paper.

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  13. KatieMay 17, 2010 at 9:58:00 PM CDT

    What a dapper man! I'm with you (and the others); nothing wrong with throwing on a jacket instead of wearing just a t-shirt. And don't get me started about sloppy jeans on guys. Delightful photo. As is your new profile photo!

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  14. JillyMay 18, 2010 at 1:49:00 AM CDT

    A beautiful shot. I so admire his upright position. Wish I sat like that instead of flopped over...

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