lights at hotel d'ville

Letting the Lights Dim on Paris

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December 1st 2008
Forgive me as I close out Paris by quoting Noel Coward, an Englishman: I went to a marvelous party With Nounou and Nada and Nell, It was in the fresh air And we went as we were And we stayed as we were Which was Hell. Poor Grace started singing at midnight And didn't stop singing till four; We knew the excitement was bound to begin When Laura got blind on Dubonnet and gin And scratche ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more