November Potpourri: Blunders, Ballerinas, and Other Startling Tidbits

Aerial view of Eiffel Tower

Throughout the month I come across a fair number of articles, blogs, images, books, or videos that I’d like to share with readers, but they don’t necessarily work into my typical format. So, I’ve decided to create a monthly post that briefly highlights some of the Internet gems that have…

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Age-Old Plants Emerge in the Gardens of Versailles

Wildflowers adorn lawn of Petit Trianon

Since May 11, France has gradually lifted its quarantine regulations as the country comes out of lockdown. On Tuesday, the Paris Metro resumed operation of 90% of its pre-Corona schedule. The only visible difference is the masked passengers that ride in relatively uncrowded conditions. This Saturday, the Palace of Versailles…

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