0 Paris Dogs

 Paris pets in the Metro...a common sight to be sure.

You have to keep your eyes peeled to catch Parisian pets on the bus.

But they are very much present, here hopping off the bus.

I noticed a slew of bigger dogs this trip - this Lab is leash-free.

Some big Paris dogs are behaving badly..ahem

I wondered if this was an ex-pat from New York...

This Giant Schnauser was quite insistent about going inside.

Ah the obscure object of desire - a baguette.

During our tour of the marche Bastille, Phyllis pointed out a regular - a big Puli lounging a top his owner's rolls of tablecloths.

Phyllis promised to let me walk her adorable Jack Russell, Bimba if I move to Paris. This is reason enough to make the move is it not?

Dogs in the windows are a common sight in Paris real or otherwise.

As are chickens.

I was delighted when Ronda asked me to paint her pedigreed chickens at the Tour Eiffel.

Marc Jacobs is drawing pets as well - this mural in Galeries Lafayette will amuse.

Ben and Kitty are visiting Paris figuratively and virtually.

Molly likes to hang out on rue de Buci cafe...

If you have a pet longing to be sent to Paris 'figuratively' do let me know. I'd love to paint them.
Unusual pets like lapin, chevre, boas, chickens even mice get a special prix by the way. These are Marc Jacob's mice shoes.

0 If I Lived in Paris...

 So should I?
I'm thinking about it seriously.

 In 2 days I'll be back in New York.

 Looking at Paris street magnets on the fridge...

 Instead of the REAL thing dans le rue.

 If I lived in Paris I could show you les fleurs grande et petite.

 And more French handwriting.

By the way my French has improved a lot. People consistently respond to me in French (!) I just wish I understood what they were saying%$#@!

 I would show you many more ballerinas.

 Once a week I'd shoot with Mes VitrinesNYC the latest Paris fashion windows.

 And shoot more Paris backs regularly.

 I'd shoot more architecture...

 And more reflections in windows/vitrines.

 I could do more dessert research at Angelina's and other yummy places.

 And more coccinelle research.
I know you're all waiting for that. But honestly is there another town on the planet so smitten with this little red and black bug?

 Thanks to reading Bringing Up Bebe indepth before I left, I've been eating more fruit compote...

 And a lot less sweets (with a big helping hand from The Power of Habit).

 I will never give up MACARONS!
Don't worry.

I am wondering how Weight Watchers France found me? They're bombarding me with emails!?

 By the way I've become a BIG fan of La Grande Epicerie Paris macarons.

 Ah...Paris dogs.
They would be on my menu daily if I lived here.

 I'd shoot more shoes on the bus and metro.
Thanks to Jill of Mad About Macarons for pointing out that I did this. I didn't realize...

 When I finally finish my book on Paris, the back flap could say
'she's an ex-pat who lives in Paris'.

Wouldn't that be nice!

What do you think?

Should I do it?

0 French Dogs Drink Champagne

 French dogs drink Champagne.

Who knew?

 'Shanghai' drinks Perrier on a hot day in the park.

 There are water fountains for French dogs at the marche.

 They have their own celebrity mugs decorated with Tintin's Milou/Snowy.

 French dogs on occasion ride in a pousette with an umbrella!

French dogs get 'prioritaire' seating on the Metro.

 Yet it's not unusual for French dogs to make betises/be naughty and eat food off the street (even after it's been on the ground more than 3 seconds).

 It's perfectly OK for French dogs to jump up on strangers.

 Bringing Up Bebe is my guide to understanding French behavior and I've come to the conclusion French children are far better behaved than French dogs.

In fact French dogs are spoiled rotten.

Even American dogs are better behaved.

 I bought this book because I liked the pictures. It's table manners for princesses-to-be. I can use this.

 For example, one does NOT say,

'GO TO THE TABLE!' or shout, 'DINNER!'

Instead say gently/doucement,

'We will now go to the table'

One should NEVER say,

'EAT!' either.

 I bought this plate illustrated by French artist Soledad Bravi because it was cute. But it's a 'message' plate telling a child,

'I eat with my mouth closed'

 French kid's plates don't say,

'Good Job' or 'All Gone!'

but instill good manners from the getgo.

I sat next to a 4-year old boy on the bus.

His maman/mom was nearby with a younger child in a pousette.

I overheard them whispering, including a 'pardon, Madame'.

(BTW listening to little kids is a great way to learn French)

When his mom said, 'Now we will get off the bus'

The little boy said to me in a loud voice,

'PARDON, MADAME'.

I wanted to reply, 'Merci, Monsieur' :)

French cats are better behaved than French dogs BTW. Should someone write manners book for dogs?
'Bringing Up Toutou/doggie'