tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185402108364032997.post8841156052376109237..comments2023-12-22T20:55:42.808-08:00Comments on Write On Thyme: Le French bashingKirsten Steenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07497761140112542336noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185402108364032997.post-16848478451054659842014-01-19T03:42:54.647-08:002014-01-19T03:42:54.647-08:00Hi Kirsten, I always enjoy reading your blog. As ...Hi Kirsten, I always enjoy reading your blog. As I've only been to Paris so far (and through the countryside at lightning-quick speed on the Eurostar), I can only really tell you a few of my favorite things about Paris: the allee of ancient chestnut trees in the Jardin des Plantes; the way the sun glows off the golden figures on the Pont Alexandre III; the exquisite framboise et pastiche macarons at Le Moulin de la Vierge on the Rue St Dominique; the rooster at the top of Notre Dame. Mostly I love being surrounded by an almost surreal atmosphere of beauty. As to France-bashing? I feel the same way that I do about America-bashing: it's usually done by those who would rather notice the speck of dust rather than the masterpiece.Mary Stephens Mitchellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185402108364032997.post-15185668850200778042014-01-14T09:24:16.919-08:002014-01-14T09:24:16.919-08:00If I were uber wealthy, I'd be out of there in...If I were uber wealthy, I'd be out of there in the blink of an eye. 75% tax on the wealthy? I hear many of them are leaving, including the billionaires. The food is probably much better homemade; I paid more than $400. for a meal at a Michelan starred restaurant (just me) and it was beautifully presented and tasted good, but, I must say, it was not worth the price. And, I never wanted pork again after leaving Paris. They eat a lot of it. Having said these things, I love France and wish I had a vacation spot there and could visit all parts of France. I've seen places in the French Alps, south of France and Normandy - all look so interesting and beautiful. donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185402108364032997.post-34683618850590080032014-01-14T05:41:33.963-08:002014-01-14T05:41:33.963-08:00No French bashing from me. Perhaps it is much diff...No French bashing from me. Perhaps it is much different if you live there, but I have to say that from reports of friends, I have huge respect for their medical care and would be willing to pay taxes for that alone. The food. Oh, my -- just Saturday we had friends over and got into a big discussion on how the lowliest, even "fast" food in France or lunch at a relatively routine cafe was infinitely better than most of the best food here. Oh, and the arts and appreciation of historical architecture and... well, I think you can see where I stand!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.com