and now for something completely American.......

happy 4th of July everyone!!  keep it safe! 

*L.A., 2008

for your birthday, July 4th....

a spritz!!  Have a great day.

Mike.....

.....he has his moments.

bling

limited edition water......yea, that's right......what?

Laduree

Seriously the most lovely place for tea, or dessert, or lunch (from what I've heard).  All silver and china and gold leaf and marble.  We stopped here for a late afternoon treat after getting greased up at the hammam.  Ah, luxury.....

kind of super-French

I mean, just look at it.

riding on the metro...

...on the way into Paris from the burbs.  Let me tell you, the burbs are the burbs, even in France.