The Cars That Ate Paris

This Time, It’s Not A Movie

Police in Paris are dealing with traffic anarchy after the mayors of two feuding suburbs declared the same busy street one-way - but in opposite directions. There was chaos among bemused drivers at the point where the rival systems converged, with all traffic forced down one side road.

FOOTNOTE: Pierre pressure.

Verse And Worse

Random Wit, Errant Rhyme. Not A Literary Crime

If you bare your solar plexus
On the streets of Paris, Texas
You’ll be slapped with a fine in double-quick time
Before the town clock has had time to chime

Verse And Worse

Random Wit, Errant Rhyme. Not A Literary Crime

You have to admire the work of Degas
He wasn’t a Viking like Dik Browne’s Hagar
He was master of sculpture and he captured ballet
He was never crowned monarch in Paris or Calais

A Touch Of Paris

Geraniums Make The World Go Round

Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON

One of the many things I remember about Paris was the beautiful window boxes in the many apartment buildings. The summer we were there, most of the window boxes were awash with red geraniums and the white variety as well.

It wasn't until we bought out first home that I realised how easy it is to grow geraniums. The other bonus, of course, is that they require little of no maintenance. In our present home, we have flowers of many varieties, but I have never planted geraniums although I have this inescapable thought that there are some large ceramic pots out the front which could do with some bright colour.


I reckon there's a fair chance there'll be some geraniums there in the next few days, to bolster the petunias that have been a blaze of colour since the first week of October.

These shots were taken on the huge main staircase at Southbank, here in Melbourne. I guess there's not many countries in the world where you see Christmas baubles and geraniums in the same place. But yes, it is summer here .... and now if you'll excuse me, I need to get my gardening gloves, my potting mix and put something out the front of the house.

Yeah, okay, so I've been inspired by these pictures. Gotta run.


Visit Luiz Santilli Jr for the home of Today's Flowers.

Verse And Worse

Random Wit, Errant Rhyme. Not A Literary Crime

In Paris beside the petrol bowsers
I had to stop and change my trousers
The master tailor said I’d look spruce
Mon ami, they’re Toulon and Toulouse

Well Trained

Oui, It's A Touch Of Paris In Montreal

Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON

The post Paris, How Do I Love Thee by Country Girl City Living contains a picture of the Paris Metro. Her post reminded me of this photograph (above) I had in my archives. This Metro sign, a replica of the Parisian signs, was a gift from the French capital to the citizens of Montreal. It was taken at Square-Victoria two years ago, during a photography assignment that I did for the Canadian Tourism Commission. It was a cloudy morning, but that's part of the challenge when you want to make a picture "happen".

Eiffel Towel

Forget Scooby-Doo, Go For `Scuba Do’ In Paris

Want to see the Eiffel Tower through water? Now’s your chance – if you’re really quick. Until Sunday 10 June, would-be scuba divers can take the plunge with a practice dip in a pool beneath the most famous monument in Paris. A dozen professional scuba instructors are offering free one-on-one lessons in the heated, above-ground pool at the foot of the tower as part of an initiative to promote the sport among Parisians and visitors. Lessons last about 30 minutes and include a how-to demonstration and safety lecture, as well as the swim. Wetsuits and scuba gear are provided. And, oh yes, you get a biodegradable towel as well.