Paris Networking Chez Patricia: NEW GADGETS To Make Expat Life Easier and More Fun. Robert Salita Weds 16 Jan At 18h45

Every Wednesday: The Ultimate Social and Business Networking Opportunity. Great Food And Wine.


Conviviality. Speaker After the Cocktail. You Always Meet New And Interesting
People!

MAKE CONTACTS: FOR FRIENDSHIP. BUSINESS, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES, SELF-DEVELOPMENT. SOCIALIZING

Visit: www.parissoirees.com

Wednesday 16 January At 18h45

Our guest of honor :

Robert Salita:
Computer Software Designer and Passionate Expat

Traveling Around The World And Taking Your Professional Life With You: How To Work, Travel, and Play Better Through Gadgets (Part 4 – New Gadgets)

More New Gadgets To Make Expat Life Easier And lot More Fun!


Robert Salita will discuss and demonstrate electronic gadgets that have enabled
him to become a full-time world traveler without leaving his office behind.
The gadgets will include devices that enhance productivity, communicate, photograph,
entertain, and educate.

From Robert Salita:

My name is Robert Salita and I am a gadgetholic. I frequent gadget websites,
google reviews, and make dream lists of gadgets. When not surfing for gadgets,
I write gadget reviews. I am now ranked the 2,600th Amazon reviewer out of 2,000,000 participants. I am a regular poster of messages in Internet gadget
forums.

I was born in Chicago where I've lived most of my life. I have a BA in Computer
Science from SIU - Carbondale. I've been a self employed computer software developer
since 1977. The availability of the Internet has allowed me to work anywhere
in the world -- and so I do. For the past 6 years, I've been continuously traveling the world. I mostly live in Paris Other yearly destinations include Chicago, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego and Sydney

ADDRESS:

Chez Patricia: 13 rue de Mulhouse, 75002 Paris. Metro: Sentier (line 3). Take the rue des Petits Carreaux exit (very important). Cross rue Reamur. The street on the left should be rue des Petits Carreaux. Walk 2 blocks up on rue des Petits Carreaux. You’ll face an HSBC branch . (There’s Café Honoré on the right). That’s rue de Clery. Make a short left (30 seconds) onto rue de Clery and then immediately a right onto rue de Mulhouse. There's also Les Halles, Reaumur Sebastopol and Bonnes Nouvelles. (Map on website: directions: www.parissoirees.com)

PARTICIPATION:

15 Euros in an envelope and lots of business cards (one for Patricia. Some to
exchange with others).

GREAT FOOD AND WINE

RESERVATIONS WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NULMBER PLEASE: parisnetwork@hotmail..com/ 01 43 26 12 88

PARIS SOIREES DINNERS EVERY SUNDAY AT 18h45. YOU ALWAYS MEET NEW AND INTERESTING PEOPLE.

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UPCOMING EVENTS We'll Post Events As They Are Confirmed For The Month: Sun 20 : Special Guest to be announced. Reservations with your telephone number: parissoirees@gmail.com

SPECIAL FRIENDS AND RESOURCES Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais American in Paris for more than 12 years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com Free English-language Classifieds... Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com Web Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, contact Julie Vetter for a free initial consultation. Solutions that fit your needs and your budget. Portfolio at http://askjv.info Feel Your Best. Learn Self-Acupressure techniques and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine with Earl Ferguson. Next workshop Sat 19 Jan at 14h00. For info: parissoirees@gmail.com

Paris Soirees Dinner Chez Patricia: SOUNDS IN BLOOM. Saxophonist Dennis Shafer. Sun 13 Jan At 18h45‏

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"SOUNDS IN BLOOM"

Sunday 13 January

18h45 - 22h00

(Happy Hour. Dinner and Dessert. Dennis's great playing. More Great Socializing)

Our Guest of Honor

DENNIS SHAFER

Saxophonist

"Sounds In Bloom: A Journey Exploring the Boundaries of New Music: Contemporary. Classical. Jazz. "

Dennis Shafer will present his work and project Sounds in Bloom: A Journey Exploring the Boundaries of New Music: Contemporary Classical and Jazz

A native of Lawrence, Kansas, Dennis Shafer returned to Boston this year from Paris, France where he studied with contemporary saxophonist Jean-Michel Goury. In Paris, Dennis worked with several great composers and saxophonists, including Francois Rosse, Etienne Rolin, Yosh'ko Seffer, Francois Coutinaud, and Rico Gubler. He also premiered works by Robert Lemay, Jacques Hetu, Yosh'ko Seffer, and toured with various ensembles across France, as well as Austria and Hungary. Dennis Shafer is the founder and co-founder of several groups, including Le Tapis Volant, Sounds in Bloom, the Skyline Quintet, the Back Bay Saxophone Quartet and the Opus Jazz Duo. Returning to Boston where he received a Bachelors of Music cum laude from the Boston Conservatory and premiered works by Robert Morris, Micheal Paull, and Larry Bell, he is now a protegé of Kenneth Radnofsky at Longy School of Music and a faculty member at Bridgewater State College.

Please visit http://www.rosinebramly.com/and myspace.com/dnorma

Promises to be a lively, interesting and fun evening.. - Patricia

Reservations with Patricia at : parissoirees@gmail.com

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DENNIS IN "LET THERE BE SOUND" CONCERT Sat 19 Jan at 20h00 .

Let There Be Sound! Duo Zephyr & Sounds in Bloom: A Journey Exploring the Boundaries of New Music and Performance Poetry (Poet D. Norma Szokolyai) at the CITE INTERNATIONAL DES ARTS, 18 rue de l'Hôtel de Volle, M° Pont-Marie. Tickets 8 euros via paypal. 10 euros at the door..(Students 6 euros). Concert followed by cocktail

Join me there! - Patricia

PARTICIPATION: EUR 20 and a card or brochure.

ADDRESS:

Chez Patricia: 13 rue de Mulhouse, 75002 Paris. Metro: Sentier (line 3). Take the rue des Petits Carreaux exit (very important). Cross rue Reaumur. The street on the left should be rue des Petits Carreaux. Walk 2 blocks up on rue des Petits Carreaux. You’ll face an HSBC branch (it does not have a cash machine). (There’s Café Honoré on the right). That’s rue de Clery. Make a short left (30 seconds) onto rue de Clery and then immediately a right onto rue de Mulhouse. There's also Les Halles, Reaumur Sebastopol and Bonnes Nouvelles. (Map on website: directions: www.parissoirees.com)



GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai and. vegetable dishes lovingly prepared as always by Patricia)

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Saturday night , please CALL Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88.
E-mail: http://www.blogger.com/parissoirees@gmail.com . RESERVATIONS WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE.

UPCOMING EVENTS We'll Post Events As They Are Confirmed For The Month: Weds 16 Jan At 18h45: "Gadgets - That Help Make Expat Life Easier And More Fun". With Robert Salita EUR 15 Paris Networking /Paris Singles Aperitif Joint Event . Reservations with your telephone number: parissoirees@gmail.com

SPECIAL FRIENDS AND RESOURCES Tap into Parler Paris ... written by Adrian Leeds, a long time resident of Le Marais and an American in Paris for more than 12 years, brings you Mondays and Wednesdays an "insider" view on life in Paris with tips on how to maneuver the system for working, living, visiting, and particularly investing in property in Paris and France! Subscribe today: http://www.parlerparis.com/ Free English-language Classifieds... Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com/ Web Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, contact Julie Vetter for a free initial consultation. Solutions that fit your needs and your budget. Portfolio at http://askjv.info/ Feel Your Best. Learn Self-Acupressure techniques and principles of Traditional Chnese Medicine with Earl Ferguson. For info: parissoirees@gmail.com

Sun 6 Jan At 18h45: DO WOMEN STILL NEED MEN. Author Rosine Bramly

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!



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"DO WOMEN STILL NEED MEN?"

Sunday 6 January

18h45 - 22h00

(Happy Hour. Dinner and Dessert. Rosine's Interactive Presentation. More Great Socializing)

Our Guest of Honor

ROSINE BRAMLY

Author of books about love. Astrologer. Clairvoyant.

"Do Women Still Need Men ? "

("Les Femmes ont elles encore besoin des Hommes ?" - Editons Jean-Claude Gawzewitch )


FROM ROSINE

Relationships between men and women are different from the previous generations. We are living in a very confusing moment in history in our urban surroundings. Of course it is more obvious to see the difference in cities than in the country where it is more traditional, but we have to re-invent our relationships, find other rules of the game of love:

Women have to give up on the ideal of Prince Charmingand open their eyes to new men, stop dreaming and making choices that are real.

Men have to adjust to a new type of relationship with women, giving them the right to be themselves: strong and vulnerable, and not only Barbie dolls. Now men are entitled to express their feelings and are also allowed to be vulnerable without shame.

The reasons of all these changes in our relationships are economic also. Women had to learn to be able to survive on their own, not expecting to be taken care of by men. Traditional roles are dying, we try to reach some equality, and we cannot keep the same attitude.

According to our generation we have to think about what kind of love life we want for our future, together or not together, all the time or for some years, the choice is flexible, and this freedom can be very scary.

We have to think about new solutions to stay partners in life.

Do women still need men? and do men need women? the answer has to be yes for the best on both parts."

ABOUT ROSINE:

"
Who am I?

astrologer and clairvoyant for many years I do readings and I write horoscopes and numerology for magazines as Figaro Madame, Marie-France, Glamour and on

Please visit : rosinebramley.com

Promises to be a great evening. Rosine has a magnetic personality and is very upbeat! - Patricia


Reservations with Patricia at : parissoirees@gmail.com

PARTICIPATION: EUR 20 and your card or brochure

ADDRESS Patricia: 13 rue de Mulhouse, 75002 Paris. Metro: Sentier (line 3). Take the rue des Petits Carreaux exit (very important). Cross rue Reaumur. The street on the left should be rue des Petits Carreaux. Walk 2 blocks up on rue des Petits Carreaux. You’ll face an HSBC branch (it does not have a cash machine). (There’s Café Honoré on the right). That’s rue de Clery. Make a short left (30 seconds) onto rue de Clery and then immediately a right onto rue de Mulhouse. There's also Les Halles, Reaumur Sebastopol and Bonnes Nouvelles. (Map on website: directions: www.parissoirees.com)

GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai and.lots of vegetable dishes lovingly prepared as always by Patricia)

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Saturday, please CALL Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88.
E-mail: http://www.blogger.com/parissoirees@gmail.com . RESERVATIONS WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE.

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY CONCERT Chez Patricia: Mon 31 Dec. 21h00. Vocalist MARILYN DAVID: MARILYN SINGS‏

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WE HOPE THAT YOU HAD A GREAT CHRISTMAS. BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!



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NEW YEARS EVE PARTY AND CONCERT!

Monday 31 December

21h00 - 2h00 ( Jan 1st)

(Dinner served at 21h45. Dessert served around midnight)


Our Guest of Honor for New Years Eve

MARILYN DAVID

Vocalist - In Concert

Soul, Rock and Blues Diva

"MARILYN SINGS!"

We are honored that vocalist Marilyn David, will be our special guest for New Year's Eve

Marilyn will sing. exciting soul, rock and blues classics. She gave a talk about her career for our Christmas dinner last Sunday. Her singing style, that evening, was compared to that of Whitney Houston.

Marilyn is enjoying a career that began in Detroit and continued in London, NY, South of France, and the U. K. Now, Marilyn has moved to Paris!. She is looking for new international contacts, gigs and will promote musical artists. She is looking for unusual musical talent for special events.

Marilyn, originally from Detroit, was born into a multiracial family of 7 singing sisters of an American Father and a Ghanaian-Nigerian Mother. Her first large audience concert was at the age of 7 leading a children’s choir. In July 2005, Marilyn David was lead singer before 100,000 people at the Chateau de Versailles for Cerrone (Live 8).

What a New Years Eve treat.!

Visit: http://www.marilyndavid.com/

myspace.com/marilyndavidtheband(watch videos of Marilyn's performances).

Reservations with Patricia at : parissoirees@gmail.com

PARTICIPATION: EUR 40 and half a bottle of champagne per person.

ADDRESS:

Chez Patricia: 13 rue de Mulhouse, 75002 Paris. Metro: Sentier (line 3). Take the rue des Petits Carreaux exit (very important). Cross rue Reaumur. The street on the left should be rue des Petits Carreaux. Walk 2 blocks up on rue des Petits Carreaux. You’ll face an HSBC branch (it does not have a cash machine). (There’s Café Honoré on the right). That’s rue de Clery. Make a short left (30 seconds) onto rue de Clery and then immediately a right onto rue de Mulhouse. There's also Les Halles, Reaumur Sebastopol and Bonnes Nouvelles. (Map on website: directions: www.parissoirees.com)

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Monday, please CALL Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88.
E-mail: http://www.blogger.com/parissoirees@gmail.com . RESERVATIONS WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE.

Paris Soirees Chez Patricia:Christmas Dinner Sun 23 Dec 18h45. MARILYN HAS FINALLY ARRIVED IN PARIS‏

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HAPPY
HOLIDAYS!

TELEPHONE: Thank you for including your telephone number with EACH reservation.


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RENDEZ VOUS CHEZ PATRICIA FOR THE HOLIDAYS

This Sunday 23 December At 18h45


Our Guest of Honor for both Christmas Dinner Sun 23 December and New Years Eve Mon 31 December

MARILYN DAVID

Vocalist

Soul, Rock and Blues Diva

"MARILYN HAS FINALLY ARRIVED IN PARIS!"

We are honored that vocalist Marilyn David, will be our special guest during the holidays.

Sunday 23 December Christmas Dinner.. Beautiful, charismatic Marilyn will talk to us about the evolution of her career from Detroit to London, NY, South of France, the UK and now, finally Paris. Marilyn is looking for new international contacts, gigs and musical artists to represent as Manager. She will also give us asampling of the concert that she will present on New Years Eve.

Marilyn, originally from Detroit, was born into a multiracial family of 7 singing singers of an American Father and a Ghanaian-Nigerian Mother. Her first large audience concert was at the age of 7 leading a children’s choir. In July 2005, Marilyn David was lead singer in front of 100,000 people at the Chateau de Versailles for Cerrone (Live 8).

In addition to being a very talented vocalist, she's got great stories to tell.

Reservations: parissoirees@gmail.com

Visit: http://www.marilyndavid.com/

myspace.com/marilyndavidtheband(watch videos of Marilyn's performances).

PARTICIPATION EUR 25 for a special Christmas Turkey dinner with all the trimmings:Roasted Turkey And Dressing, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potatoes, Other Vegetable Dishes, Wild Rice, Dessert. Free flowing wine.

ADDRESS:

Chez Patricia: 13 rue de Mulhouse, 75002 Paris. Metro: Sentier (line 3). Take the rue des Petits Carreaux exit (very important). Cross rue Reamur. The street on the left should be rue des Petits Carreaux. Walk 2 blocks up on rue des Petits Carreaux. You’ll face an HSBC branch . (There’s Café Honoré on the right). That’s rue de Clery. Make a short left (30 seconds) onto rue de Clery and then immediately a right onto rue de Mulhouse. There's also Les Halles, Reaumur Sebastopol and Bonnes Nouvelles. (Map on website: directions: www.parissoirees.com)

Reservations with Patricia: http://www.blogger.com/parissoirees@gmail.com

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New Years Eve Concert Mon 31 December

Dinner, Dancing. Marilyn's Concert!



PARTICIPATION EUR 40 and a half bottle of champagne per person.



CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please CALL Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88.
E-mail: http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=24183404&postID=8166671928316168791# . RESERVATIONS WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE.

Christmas New Years Eve

Paris Soirees Chez Patricia. The Back Scratching Shop. Live Art Project. Nili Blumberg. Sun 23 Dec‏

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We'll have soirees all through the holidays: NEW YEAR'S EVE Mon 31 December will replace Sun 30 Dec



TELEPHONE: Really important. Thank you for including your telephone number with EACH of your reservations. If you have trouble getting through to me by telephone on 01 43 26 12 88, please email or use a CELL PHONE. There are problems on the line with a few particular numbers.



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RENDEZ VOUS CHEZ PATRICIA

This Sunday 16 December At 18h45



Our Guest of Honor:

Nili Blumberg

Conceptual/Performance Artist

Will present her live performance project "starring Nili as Nurse Clara

"The Back–Scratching Shop : A Live Art Project"



The “special effect” of her magic nails is reported to leave you feeling more

relaxed, open and alert.



In this new state of being you are more likely to be lucky!

The procedure takes 3-5 minutes and is performed over your shirt.

One session a day may keep the doctor away.

Visit:
www.nurseclara.com

About Nlli

Nili Blumberg defines herself as a life artist, a term she adopted from the Buddhist Vipasana meditation. The term refers to the importance of honouring the core essence in any physical manifestation with detachment to any fixed form, choosing to manifest its most appropriate expression from moment to moment. Her work is a demonstration of "the art of living", constantly on the fine line between art and "real life". She prefers to exhibit her live-installations in shop windows and street corners, integrating them into the everyday reality of a city.

Nili, is newly based in Paris after being on tour with this project for the past two and a half years.

Please visit Nili on www.myspace.com/niliblumberg

GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai, lovingly prepared as always by Patricia). Free flowing wine.

ADDRESS:

Chez Patricia: 13 rue de Mulhouse, 75002 Paris. Metro: Sentier (line 3). Take the rue des Petits Carreaux exit (very important). Cross rue Reamur. The street on the left should be rue des Petits Carreaux. Walk 2 blocks up on rue des Petits Carreaux. You’ll face an HSBC branch . (There’s Café Honoré on the right). That’s rue de Clery. Make a short left (30 seconds) onto rue de Clery and then immediately a right onto rue de Mulhouse. There's also Les Halles, Reaumur Sebastopol and Bonnes Nouvelles. (Map on website: directions: www.parissoirees.com)

PARTICIPATION EUR 20 . Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name written outside of the envelope. Please include your card.



CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88.
E-mail: parissoirees@gmail.com . RESERVATIONS WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE.



Looking forward to seeing you for a heartwarming Sunday dinner experience! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FUTURE EVENTS

Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h45



Sunday 23 December at 18h45. Paris Soirees Christmas Dinner. Special Guest to be announced. Reserve at parissoirees@gmail.com



DEC 31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE! (Monday replaces Sunday). Details to follow. Reserve at parissoirees@gmail.com

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PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL Every Wednesday at 18h45. Unsurpassed Social and Business networking opportunities. Self-Development. Socializing. Meet people who have something in common with you. Good food and wine. Contact Patricia: Reservations WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE: parisnetwork@hotmail.com / 01 43 26 12 88




Weds 19 December PNC: Special to be announced. EUR 15

Paris Soirees PARIS SINGLES APERITIF. Wednesday 19 December at 18h45. EUR 15 . Reserve with Patricia at singlesaperitif@gmail.com



Sat 22 December 14h00 - 17h00: Special Event: Auto-Massage Afternoon: Traditional Chinese Medecine Workshop presented by Earl Ferguson, a gymnastics and motion fitness coach for more than 30 years, studying and practicing traditional chinese medecine for over 12 years. 30 Euros for three intense hours learning techniques. Reserve at parissoirees@gmail.com

PARIS SOIREES

Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.



(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail on Wednesday, Paris Expat events open to all, on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris. Patricia is also the founder of African American Literary Soirees and regularly hosts Paris Literary Salons. All at Chez Patricia.

Visit our website - http://www.parissoirees.com

Blog: http://www.parissoireesparisatnight.blogspot.com

Paris Soirees Dinners Chez Patricia: CULTURE AND CUSTOMS OF FRANCE. W Scott Haine Sun 9 Dec At 18h45‏

We'll have soirees all through the holidays: NEW YEAR'S EVE Mon 31 December will replace Sun 30 Dec

TELEPHONE: Really important. Thank you for including your telephone number with EACH of your reservations. If you have trouble getting through to me by telephone on 01 43 26 12 88, please email or use a CELL PHONE. There are problems on the line with a few particular numbers.

LINKS: Having trouble opening Patricia's email links to rsvp? Just copy and paste the link into your non google, internet address browser.) If no reply to your reservation, please call.





Visit Patricia's website - http://www.parissoirees.com/

RENDEZ VOUS CHEZ PATRICIA

This Sunday 9 December At 18h45

Our Guest of Honor:

W. Scott Haine

Historian. Author

Scott will speak of his new book "The Culture and Customs of France". He will also speak of his work on Paris Cafes ("The World of the Paris Café: Sociability among the French Working Class, 1789 - 1914.) and research that he is doing for a future book on Cafés.

Here's what's been written about "The Culture and Customs of France":The French are of perennial interest, for, among other things, their style, their cuisine and wine, and their cultural output. Culture and Customs of France is a thoroughly jam-packed narrative through the glories that France continues to offer the world... a boon for preparing country reports, a must-read for travelers, and perfect for culture studies. Chapters on the land, people, and history, religion, social customs, gender, family, and marriage, cinema and media, literature, food and fashion, architecture and art, and performing arts are current and pleasurable to read.

About Scott Haine. While a graduate student at the University of Wisconsin (where he received an M.A. and a Ph.D.), Scott was introduced to Social History. He became especially intrigued by the topic of cafés. It's an interest has remained a passion.

From Scott: "I had already been attuned to the importance of the café from taking Lynn Hunt's "Old Regime and Revolution" course at the University of California, Berkeley. I then went to the library and read some dazzling descriptions of French café life in the age of Jean Jaures and email Zola and was caught up in a passion to recover the words, gestures and deeds of café life "

You'll learn a lot about a Paris institution that you take for granted: the cafe. Highly entertaining!

This semester, Scott is a lecturer in European history at the College of San Mateo Study Abroad Program in London.

GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai, lovingly prepared as always by Patricia). Free flowing wine.

ADDRESS:

Chez Patricia: 13 rue de Mulhouse, 75002 Paris. Metro: Sentier (line 3). Take the rue des Petits Carreaux exit (very important). Cross rue Reamur. The street on the left should be rue des Petits Carreaux. Walk 2 blocks up on rue des Petits Carreaux. You’ll face an HSBC branch . (There’s Café Honoré on the right). That’s rue de Clery. Make a short left (30 seconds) onto rue de Clery and then immediately a right onto rue de Mulhouse. There's also Les Halles, Reaumur Sebastopol and Bonnes Nouvelles. (Map on website: directions: http://www.parissoirees.com/

PARTICIPATION EUR 20 . Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name written outside of the envelope. Please include your card.

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88.
E-mail: http://www.blogger.com/parissoirees@gmail.com . RESERVATIONS WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE.

Looking forward to seeing you for a heartwarming Sunday dinner experience! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FUTURE EVENTS

Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h45.

PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL Every Wednesday at 18h45. Unsurpassed Social and Business networking opportunities. Self-Development. Socializing. Meet people who have something in common with you. Good food and wine. Contact Patricia: Reservations WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE: parisnetwork@hotmail.com / 01 43 26 12 88

Weds 12 December PNC: Special Guest is Alison Edge, Consultant and Strategist. "Change. Adapting." Adjusting to life in France. (Rescheduled from 21/11 due to complications from the STRIKE). EUR 15

Paris Soirees PARIS SINGLES APERITIF. Wednesday 12 December at 18h45. EUR 15 . Reserve with Patricia at singlesaperitif@gmail.com

Sat 8 December 14h00 - 17h00: Special Event: Auto-Massage Afternoon: Traditional Chinese Medecine Workshop presented by Earl Ferguson, a gymnastics and motion fitness coach for more than 30 years, studying and practicing traditional chinese medecine for over 12 years. 30 Euros for three intense hours learning techniques. Reserve at http://www.blogger.com/parissoirees@gmail.com

PARIS SOIREES

Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail on Wednesday, Paris Expat events open to all, on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris. Patricia is also the founder of African American Literary Soirees and regularly hosts Paris Literary Salons. All at Chez Patricia.

Visit our website - http://www.parissoirees.com/

Blog: http://www.parissoireesparisatnight.blogspot.com

Free English-language Classifieds... Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com/

Web Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, contact Julie Vetter for a free initial consultation. Solutions that fit your needs and your budget. Portfolio at http://askjv.info/

Computer Problems? Give us a call, we will help with pleasure either you have a PC or Mac; virus and spyware cleaning, network and Internet installation, data recovery and backup, laptop repairs. Affordable friendly service in Paris in English. Address: 11 rue des Petites Ecuries, 75010, Paris. Tel: 0155 33 14 28 email: http://www.blogger.com/maintenance@lixao.com

Paris Networking Chez Patricia: CHANGE. ADAPTING. Alison Edge. Consultant. Strategist. THURS 13 Dec‏

JUST TO CONFIRM THAT ALL OF OUR EVENTS ARE STILL TAKING PLACE IN SPITE OF THE STRIKE. REMEMBER THAT NEXT SUNDAY 25 NOV IS OUR THANKSGIVING DINNER! ALL THE BEST, PATRICIA

Please note:

STRIKE: If the strike is still on and there are fewer trains, just leave home a little earlier. Lines 1,2,3, and 4, according to reports, have been having decent service. Check www.greves.org then click ratp for the schedule by ligne. Updates daily by 14h00.

TELEPHONE: Really important. Thank you for including your telephone number with each of your reservations. If you have trouble getting through to me by telephone on 01 43 26 12 88, please email or use a cell phone. There are problems on the line with a few numbers.

LINKS: (Having trouble opening Patricia's email links to rsvp? Just copy and paste the link into your non google, internet address browser.) If no reply to your reservation, please call.

PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL (PNC): WEDNESDAY 21 November at 18h45

The Ultimate Social Networking Opportunity. Great Food And Wine. Conviviality. Meet Other Nice People Who Have Things In Common With You. Speaker in English After the Cocktail. You Always Meet New And Interesting People!

MAKE CONTACTS: SOCIAL AND BUSINESS NETWORKING, SELF-DEVELOPMENT. GREAT SOCIALIZING.

Weds 21 November at 18h45 . Paris Networking Cocktail (PNC): Cocktail, Presentation, Plat du Jour, More Great Socializing. :

Our Guest Of Honor

Alison Edge

Consultant and Strategist

"CHANGE. ADAPTING."

Alison will talk about bringing positive change into your life – many of us want something in our lives to change but don’t know what or don’t know how to go about it. She will also describe how she set up a business helping others adapt to change.

Alison Edge started out in adult education, moved into human resources and now has a business helping people relocate and adapt to their new lives in France. She has a diploma in management, a Bachelors degree in Psychology and is a qualified life coach.

She knows about change!

After 24 years, I'm still learning to adapt to life in Paris; Can't wait to hear what Alison has to say.- Patricia

Participation:

EUR 15. Contact Patricia for Reservations WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE: parisnetwork@hotmail.com 01 43 26 12 88

Weds 28 November PNC: New York Writer China Clark presents her work: "American Racial Essentialism", which analyzes and interfaces with contemporary culture. An exciting evening indeed!

PARIS SOIREES DINNERS CHEZ PATRICIA - SUNDAYS AT 18h45

Sunday 25 November at 18h45. PARIS SOIREES THANKSGIVING DINNER: TURKEY WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS. Special guests Bernadette Martin, Actress, Dancer and Singer Nathalie McCafferty and live music. EUR 25. More details to follow. Reserve at parissoirees@gmail.com

Weds 21 November At 18h45: Paris Soirees: PARIS SINGLES APERITIF . EUR 15 Wine, Canapes, Appetizers. Great socializing. Reserve with Patricia WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE: singlesaperitif@gmail.com/01 43 26 12 88

A joint evening with the Paris Networking Cocktail.



Sat 24 November 14h00 - 17h00: Special Event: Auto-Massage Afternoon: Traditional Chinese Medicine Workshop presented by Earl Ferguson, a gymnastics and motion fitness coach for more than 30 years, studying and practicing traditional chinese medicine for over 12 years. 30 Euros. Earl does a great job. It's quite intense. Reserve at parissoirees@gmail.com

Patricia's profiles:

http://www.parissoirees.com/aboutp.html

http://www.cafedelasoul.com/wordpress2/2007/02/10/patricia-la-plante-collins-the-grand-dame-of-parisian-soirees/

Patricia writes on being an Expat:

"... As the years went by, I also realized that the feeling of being foreign and other, transcends even race. You are not part of their (French) culture. It doesn't matter who you are or of what origin you are. You're either French (in your head and behavior), or not. When I began to see that, I began to identify myself as an expat. The sum of being an American who lives in Paris, an African-American trying to find roots here, minus not being French - but seeing life internationally - on a large scale and permanently, equals my personal experience of being an expat."

Patricia Laplante-Collins

13, rue de Mulhouse (metro: Sentier, line 3)

75002 Paris, France

Tel: 33 1 43 26 12 88



Email: parissoirees@gmail.com

Blog: http://parissoireesparisatnight.blogspot.com

(Photos and descriptions of some Soirees. A good way to see what goes on.)

Paris Networking Cocktail Chez Patricia. Creating My LUXURY Apt Business. Rita Borges. Weds 5 Dec‏

Thank you for including your telephone number with EACH reservation. Really important. If you don't receive an email confirmation of your reservation, please call.


(Having trouble opening Patricia's email links to rsvp? Just copy and paste the link into your non google, internet address browser.)

PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL (PNC) is this WEDNESDAY 5 December at 18h45.

Visit: http://www.parissoirees.com/

The Ultimate Social Networking Opportunity. Great Food And Wine. Conviviality. Meet Other Nice People Who Have Things In Common With You. Speaker in English After the Cocktail. You Always Meet New And Interesting People!

MAKE CONTACTS: SOCIAL AND BUSINESS NETWORKING, SELF-DEVELOPMENT. GREAT SOCIALIZING.

Presentation, Plat du Jour, More Great Socializing. :

Our Guest Of Honor:

Rita Borges
Managing Director

Paris Luxe Apartments

"My Luxury (Extremely)Paris Apartment Business "

Rita, a former New York chef, among other venture and professions, is now Managing Director of a New York based apartment rental business in Paris. During this current trip, she is staying in one of her luxury apartments which rents for 12,000$ US a week. Rita will tell her story. The rental apartment business is just part of her story.

Rita has grown her business from 0-1,000,000$ US in less than a year. She has used powerful tactics and, from Rita is "a huge student of the laws of the universe and practice the power of focus and gratitude. I’ve also conducted several visualization workshops."

We'll all learn a lot.

Please visit: wwww.parisluxeapt.com


Contact Patricia for Reservations WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE: parisnetwork@hotmail.com / 01 43 26 12 88.

Weds 12 December PNC: Special Guest is Alison Edge, Consultant and Strategist. "Change. Adapting." Adjusting to life in France. (Rescheduled from 21/11 due to complications from the STRIKE)

ADDRESS:

Chez Patricia: 13 rue de Mulhouse, 75002 Paris. Metro: Sentier (line 3). Take the rue des Petits Carreaux exit (very important). Cross rue Reamur. The street on the left should be rue des Petits Carreaux. Walk 2 blocks up on rue des Petits Carreaux. You’ll face an HSBC branch . (There’s Café Honoré on the right). That’s rue de Clery. Make a short left (30 seconds) onto rue de Clery and then immediately a right onto rue de Mulhouse. There's also Les Halles, Reaumur Sebastopol and Bonnes Nouvelles. (Map on website: directions: http://www.parissoirees.com/)

Participation: EUR 15. Great food and wine.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h45

Sunday 9 December 18h45. Historian W.Scott Haine, a great specialist about Paris Cafes will speak of his new book"Culture and Customs of France". He will also discuss his new Paris Cafe book in progress. Scott is also the author of "The World of the Paris Cafe: Sociability among the French Working Class, 1789-1914. You'll learn a lot about a Paris institution that you take for granted: the cafe. Highly entertaining! EUR 20. Reserve at http://www.blogger.com/parissoirees@gmail.com

Weds 5 December At 18h45: Paris Soirees: PARIS SINGLES APERITIF . EUR 15. Reserve with Patricia WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE: http://www.blogger.com/singlesaperitif@gmail.com/01 43 26 12 88 A joint event with Paris Networking Cocktail.

NOW EVERY 2 WEEKS! Sat 8 Dec14h00 - 17h00: Learn How To Feel Your Best. Special Event: Auto-Massage Afternoon: Traditional Chinese Medicine Workshop presented by Earl Ferguson, a gymnastics and motion fitness coach for more than 30 years, studying and practicing traditional chinese medicine for over 12 years. Earl will teach auto-massage techniques. Hard to describe. Like learning self acupuncture massage techniques and theories. EUR 30 for 3 intense hours. Mind expanding. You feel great afterwards. Chez Patricia's. Reserve at parissoirees@gmail.com

The following workshop is Saturday 22 December At 14h00. Chez Patricia.

Patricia's Profiles:

http://www.parissoirees.com/aboutp.html

http://www.cafedelasoul.com/wordpress2/2007/02/10/patricia-la-plante-collins-the-grand-dame-of-parisian-soirees/


Patricia writes on being an Expat:


"... As the years went by, I also realized that the feeling of being foreign and other, transcends even race. You are not part of their (French) culture. It doesn't matter who you are or of what origin you are. You're either French (in your head and behavior), or not. When I began to see that, I began to identify myself as an expat. The sum of being an American who lives in Paris, an African-American trying to find roots here, minus not being French - but seeing life internationally - on a large scale and permanently, equals my personal experience of being an expat."

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  Patricia Laplante-Collins
  
  13, rue de Mulhouse,
  75002 Paris, France (m° Sentier, ligne 3)
  
  (Detailed directions and map on website: http://www.parissoirees.com/)
  
  
  Tel: (33) 1 43 26 12 88
  
  Email: parissoirees@gmail.com
  
  
  
  
  
  Blog: :http://parissoireesparisatnight.blogspot.com/
  
  





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Paris Soirees Dinner Chez Patricia. LETS WATCH AN ARTIST CREATE. Rosemary Flannery. Sun 2 Dec. 18h45‏

TELEPHONE: Really important. Thank you for including your telephone number with EACH of your reservations. If you have trouble getting through to me by telephone on 01 43 26 12 88, please email or use a CELL PHONE. There are problems on the line with a few particular numbers.



LINKS: (Having trouble opening Patricia's email links to rsvp? Just copy and paste the link into your non google, internet address browser.) If no reply to your reservation, please call.

Photos: Watercolors by artist Rosemary Flannery: "Festive Eiffel Tower"and "Lavender Eiffel Tower"

Visit Patricia's website - http://www.parissoirees.com/

RENDEZ VOUS CHEZ PATRICIA

This Sunday 2 December At 18h45

Our Guest of Honor:

Rosemary Flannery

Paris Artist.

Rosemary Flannery, founder of Sparky Cards, will demonstrate watercolor techniques that she uses in transforming sketches into greeting card designs .From Rosemary Flannery: ":I will talk about how I came to design my cards as an artist, with
beautiful Paris as my inspiration, and then developed it into a small business.
My cards are available at various boutiques in Paris as well as through my website .Visit:www.rosemaryflannery.com/sparkycards

GREAT FOOD! International Cuisine. (Southern US, French or other European. Thai, lovingly prepared as always by Patricia). Free flowing wine.

ADDRESS:

Chez Patricia: 13 rue de Mulhouse, 75002 Paris. Metro: Sentier (line 3). Take the rue des Petits Carreaux exit (very important). Cross rue Reamur. The street on the left should be rue des Petits Carreaux. Walk 2 blocks up on rue des Petits Carreaux. You’ll face an HSBC branch . (There’s Café Honoré on the right). That’s rue de Clery. Make a short left (30 seconds) onto rue de Clery and then immediately a right onto rue de Mulhouse. There's also Les Halles, Reaumur Sebastopol and Bonnes Nouvelles. (Map on website: directions: http://www.parissoirees.com/)

PARTICIPATION EUR 20 . Thanks for having exact change in an envelope with your name written outside of the envelope. Please include your card.

CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY.

If you don’t receive an email confirmation by Sunday, please call Patricia: 01 43 26 12 88.
E-mail: http://www.blogger.com/parissoirees@gmail.com . RESERVATIONS WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE.

Looking forward to seeing you for a heartwarming Sunday dinner experience! Patricia

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR FUTURE EVENTS

Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h45.

PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL Every Wednesday at 18h45. Unsurpassed Social and Business networking opportunities. Self-Development. Socializing. Meet people who have something in common with you. Good food and wine. Contact Patricia: Reservations WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE: http://www.blogger.com/parisnetwork@hotmail.com / 01 43 26 12 88

Wednesday 5 December At 18h45: Special Guest to be announced. EUR 15

Paris Soirees PARIS SINGLES APERITIF. Wednesday 5 December at 18h45. EUR 15 . Reserve with Patricia at http://www.blogger.com/singlesaperitif@gmail.com

Sat 8 December 14h00 - 17h00: Special Event: Auto-Massage Afternoon: Traditional Chinese Medecine Workshop presented by Earl Ferguson, a gymnastics and motion fitness coach for more than 30 years, studying and practicing traditional chinese medecine for over 12 years. 30 Euros for three intense hours learning techniques. Reserve at http://www.blogger.com/parissoirees@gmail.com :

PARIS SOIREES

Patricia is proud to have a 21st Century Parisian Salon. Our mission is to simply enlarge your circle of acquaintances in a safe and stimulating atmosphere while promoting Cultural Achievement, The New Age and Paris Personalities. And we have fun! We are THE gathering place for the International Community of Paris. Enjoy! Discuss! Meet new and interesting people.

(Patricia Laplante-Collins created Paris Soirees Dinners on Sunday and Paris Networking Cocktail on Wednesday, Paris Expat events open to all, on the Ile St Louis to bring Americans in Paris together with Ex-pats, hip French and the International Community in a global meet-up. Evenings feature Literary, Art, New Age, Business, African-American and Black Paris themes presented in English. There is an intimate salon atmosphere and the focus is on meeting people in Paris. Patricia is also the founder of African American Literary Soirees and regularly hosts Paris Literary Salons. All at Chez Patricia.

Visit our website - http://www.parissoirees.com/

Blog: http://www.parissoireesparisatnight.blogspot.com/http://www.parissoireesparisatnight.blogspot.com/

Free English-language Classifieds... Franglo.com is the premiere online community for Anglophones in France and others who want to connect. You can read and post classified ads in dozens of different categories, and it's fast, easy and free to publish your own ads. Visit http://www.franglo.com/

Web Site Help....when you want your web site and on-line marketing tools to perform to their best, contact Julie Vetter for a free initial consultation. Solutions that fit your needs and your budget. Portfolio at http://askjv.info/

Computer Problems? Give us a call, we will help with pleasure either you have a PC or Mac; virus and spyware cleaning, network and Internet installation, data recovery and backup, laptop repairs. Affordable friendly service in Paris in English. Address: 11 rue des Petites Ecuries, 75010, Paris. Tel: 0155 33 14 28 email: http://www.blogger.com/maintenance@lixao.com

Paris Networking Cocktail Chez Patricia: AMERICAN RACIAL DYNAMICS. Weds 28 Nov At 18h45‏

kyou for including your telephone number with EACH reservation. Really important. If you don't receive an email confirmation of your reservation, please call.

(Having trouble opening Patricia's email links to rsvp? Just copy and paste the link into your non google, internet address browser.)

PARIS NETWORKING COCKTAIL (PNC) is this WEDNESDAY 28 November at 18h45. Visit: http://www.parissoirees.com/

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  The Ultimate Social Networking Opportunity. Great Food And Wine. Conviviality. Meet Other Nice People Who Have Things In Common With You. Speaker in English After the Cocktail. You Always Meet New And Interesting People!
  
  
  
  
  
  MAKE CONTACTS: SOCIAL AND BUSINESS NETWORKING, SELF-DEVELOPMENT. GREAT SOCIALIZING.

  
  

  Wednesay 28 November at 18h45 . Paris Networking Cocktail (PNC): Cocktail,
  Presentation, Plat du Jour, More Great Socializing.
  
  Our Guest Of Honor:
  
  China Clark
  Artist, Writer and Philosopher
  
  "The Origins Of American Racial Dynamics"
  
  China is the Author of "American Racial Essentialism", which analyzes and interfaces with contemporary culture. An exciting evening indeed! .
  
  Contact Patricia for Reservations WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE: http://www.blogger.com/parisnetwork@hotmail.com 01 43 26 12 88.
  
  Weds 12 December PNC: Special Guest is Alison Edge, Consultant and Strategist. "Change. Adapting." Adjusting to life in France. (Rescheduled from 21/11 due to complications from the STRIKE)
  
  ADDRESS:
  
  Chez Patricia: 13 rue de Mulhouse, 75002 Paris. Metro: Sentier (line 3). Take the rue des Petits Carreaux exit (very important). Cross rue Reamur. The street on the left should be rue des Petits Carreaux. Walk 2 blocks up on rue des Petits Carreaux. You’ll face an HSBC branch . (There’s Café Honoré on the right). That’s rue de Clery. Make a short left (30 seconds) onto rue de Clery and then immediately a right onto rue de Mulhouse. There's also Les Halles, Reaumur Sebastopol and Bonnes Nouvelles. (Map on website: directions: http://www.parissoirees.com/)
  
  Participation: EUR 15. Great food and wine.
  
  MARK YOUR CALENDARS
  
  Paris Soirees Dinners Every Sunday At 18h45
  
  Sunday 9 December 18h45. Historian W.Scott Haine, a great specialist about Paris Cafes will speak of his new book "Culture and Customs of France". He will also discuss his new Paris Cafe book in progress. Scott is also the author of "The World of the Paris Cafe: Sociability among the French Working Class, 1789-1914. You'll learn a lot about a Paris institution that you take for granted: the cafe. Highly entertaining! EUR 20. Reserve at http://www.blogger.com/parissoirees@gmail.com
  
  Weds 5 December At 18h45: Paris Soirees: PARIS SINGLES APERITIF . EUR 15. Reserve with Patricia WITH YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER PLEASE: http://www.blogger.com/singlesaperitif@gmail.com/01 43 26 12 88 A joint event with Paris Networking Cocktail.
  
  NOW EVERY 2 WEEKS! Sat 8 Dec14h00 - 17h00: Learn How To Feel Your Best. Special Event: Auto-Massage Afternoon: Traditional Chinese Medicine Workshop presented by Earl Ferguson, a gymnastics and motion fitness coach for more than 30 years, studying and practicing traditional chinese medicine for over 12 years. Earl will teach auto-massage techniques. Hard to describe. Like learning self acupuncture massage techniques and theories. EUR 30 for 3 intense hours. Mind expanding. You feel great afterwards. Chez Patricia's. Reserve at parissoirees@gmail.com
  
  The following workshop is Saturday 22 December At 14h00. Chez Patricia.
  
  Patricia's Profiles:
  
  http://www.parissoirees.com/aboutp.html
  
  http://www.cafedelasoul.com/wordpress2/2007/02/10/patricia-la-plante-collins-the-grand-dame-of-parisian-soirees/
  
  Patricia writes on being an Expat:
  
  "... As the years went by, I also realized that the feeling of being foreign and other, transcends even race. You are not part of their (French) culture. It doesn't matter who you are or of what origin you are. You're either French (in your head and behavior), or not. When I began to see that, I began to identify myself as an expat. The sum of being an American who lives in Paris, an African-American trying to find roots here, minus not being French - but seeing life internationally - on a large scale and permanently, equals my personal experience of being an expat."