99 emails, although a number (thankfully) were wine-related. Cleared them on my new approach, once each morning, no more logging on to the network.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, I see that George Kell\u00a0 has died.\u00a0Sic transit gloria..,.<\/em>Somehow that item didn’t show up in Le Figaro which we reviewed in class, along with 6 other Parisian papers, today. Trying to ascertain the signficant political differences among them. Very illuminating.<\/p>\n Otherwise, it’s been a particularly lazy day after lunch. Reading and the like. It’s overcast and cool here.<\/p>\n There is not one restaurant guide that does not mention, with accolades,\u00a0Le Baratin, 3 rue Jouye-Rouve in the\u00a0sketchy\u00a0Belleville\u00a0section of the 20th arr.\u00a0(Edith Piaf was born around here.) For good reason. No decor to speak of except random kitsch, wooden tables, no tablecloths, just superb\u00a0cuisine, very reasonable portions and a phenomenally interesting wine collection which one of the proprietors seems to keep in his head. Along with Le Beurre Noisette, one of the two best dinners we’ve had this trip. Interestingly, this was one\u00a0downscale place where most of the men wore jackets, as a sign of respect, I think. Chefs from other restos apparently come here after they finish work and when we left at around 10, people were still streaming in the door. And Joanne Kates missed this place??<\/p>\n A friend asked why\u00a0we’ve turned off the no post\u00a0option. That\u00a0is a good question although we had our reasons at the time, will reconsider. (Robert, I take it we can do this?)<\/p>\n Must do something more constructive, less lazy,\u00a0tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\t\t