Woof woof!

Heading off, for a little break before a charged week (well, half-week), to Mon Chien Stupide to meet Alain H. and then to hear Isabelle Fénech sing (Léon Gaboriau on accordion and Renato Velasco on guitar).

Afterwards a Bolivian dinner (with Alain - joined by Cordelia) and run into Carlos & Co. , at the "usual place".

Hail to the Haggis!

Although I purchased some (cocktail-sized) haggis is Edinburgh last Thursday (for Burns Night) we are just getting into it tonight. Benjamin is coming over and we're going to see how many of the five recommended cooking methods we'll try. Stay tuned for news!

The Dark Stuff ...

A bit of a mid-morning walkabout from Grafton Street to the Temple Bar area on a cold, but very bright, Dublin Sunday.

After a late breakfast at The Metro Café, and an early bruch (of bangers and mash) at the Shack restaurant I'm finally off for my (much anticipated) pilgramage to the Guinness Storehouse.

Pacte écologique

We're going to listen to Nicolas Hulot, who's at INSEAD as part of the 2007 series of public conferences, who'll speak, naturally, about the environment and his foundation's proposed actions.

UPDATE: Over 2,000 people showed up (almost twice as many as expected) and we were unable to get seats - thankfully INSEAD offered to send a DVD of the conference to anyone who wasn't able to get a seat so I'll post later regarding this conference (and if anyone wants to borrow the DVD afterwards just leave a message here).

Folies végétales

Patrick Blanc, a researcher at the CNRS and passionate about exotic vegetation, has an interesting expo at la Fondation EDF until early March. We're off to see it today with Fancehtte & Denis.

Reyes Magos

Happy Three Kings Day to you all - may this year bring you ever more sharing, peace and love - follow your star!

I may not be able to reach each and every one of you personally this day, but know that you are truly in my thoughts and in my heart. Have a wonderful year 2007 and, as always, feel free to leave comments here - your words enrich my life.

(Click on the link in the title above to read more about the traditional celebration of Three Kings Day in Puerto Rico.)