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amf's avatar

All because you commented on a man's bag of cigars...a lesson for those of us who are too shy to say the thing. Merci!

Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

You got to say the thing I guess. Though not being shy brings up a different set of problems.

Kelly Lake's avatar

My favorite is how you write about LA, but I have to say that I'm loving all these Parisian reflections. You have a great way of capturing the energy of the city!!

Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

It was a blast. Thanks. The bike was the thing. Next time we ride to some good place to eat.

Eleanor Anstruther's avatar

Every time I walk out of the Gare du Nord and onto the Paris streets I'm convinced I'm going to live there. One day I will.

Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Me too. We'll be literary there, EA

Miranda Barfuss's avatar

I like the simple profound paradox --"A web of new connections that lead to old stories. I feel like I've grown up and grown young here," with an appreciative snort for both Bella Abzug and blow drying your balls.

Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Bella always works Barfuss

ulskie kroll's avatar

Ah, the energy has been beautifully transmitted, I feel Paris and human connection sieve into me through your words.

What a lovely journey your bass player lived as well. It's always surprising to me how small the world gets once you're in your niche. So did you get the new barbe style?

Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

What a wonderful use of sieve-- almost as good as your name. The barbe style is coming.

ulskie kroll's avatar

Lou Reed did Tai Chi. He was always worried about not practicing enough. His sensei told him not to worry: you’re an artist, you’re moving Chi in your art.

Eric Trules's avatar

Exciting and entertaining post, Rabbi. My European experience is much more solo and insular although I have met Robin Hood and gone to Sherwood Forest just yesterday.

Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Welcome to Sherwood Trules

Eric Trules's avatar

We would’ve been good Merry Men together, Swerdlow😎

Peter Lownds's avatar

Bonne chance!

Tu avais passé de un simple touriste.

Maintenant, tu es partie de la parade parisienne.

Caution avec les poupées, mon gars.

Vieux Pierrot

Reflections's avatar

That’s beautiful Tommy

Tommy Swerdlow's avatar

Thanks Lisa.