Wednesday, December 08, 2004
Colette
While I was on my walk yesterday I came upon the building where Colette spent her last days. Colette was one of France's leading twentieth-century novelists who wrote more than 50 books and short stories. Colette was also the name of my mother, so it has special meaning for my sisters and me. The three of us each have one daughter. Although we don't agree on much, we all thought it was a good idea to have our daughter's middle names be Colette, in part (I think) because our mother died before any of the girls were born. I took this picture yesterday while in the Jardin du Palais Royal, where Colette lived until she died. The website I've linked to has a picture of Colette waving from the window, right above where this plaque now rests.
Right near by the Palais Royal is the Place Colette. There is a funky metro stop there. I took a picture, but I liked one my France sister took last year better. So here is her picture.
-- said Auntie M in Paris
3:45 PM
I was happy to read your blog entry today, as it was nice to see L's photo of the Place Colette Metro entrance. There's a cafe in the Place where I have spent many afternoons, sipping coffee and writing post cards - and contemplating my future.
# posted by Rocher Detroit : 4:49 PM
You should come back to Paris. There are some wonderful art exhibits right now and until January 23 you can go ice skating on the Eiffel Tower. Of course, there's always time for cafe sitting too.
# posted by Auntie M in Paris : 7:37 AM
You should come back to Paris. There are some wonderful art exhibits right now and until January 23 you can go ice skating on the Eiffel Tower. Of course, there's always time for cafe sitting too.
# posted by Auntie M in Paris : 7:40 AM