FRENCH OPEN 2008

Sorry, kind readers. I know this is later than mail by pony express. But I’ve been having some health problems (nothing fatal) that slowed down my production. Nevertheless I’m sending French and Wimbedon resumes in the hope that you may enjoy looking back. Thank you for your patience.

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SAY IT AIN’T SO, JUSTINE !

PARIS – How dare she? How could she?

Women have walked out on me, but this was different. For this one I was prepared to spend the next five years admiring her moves and touch, the way she controlled herself and spiky situations, ever up against overpowering foes.

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June 08 2008 | French Open | 3 Comments »

A GALAXY UNTO ITSELF, L’ETOILE CONFOUNDS US

PARIS, FRANCE – Fasten your seat belts and unfasten the cap on the Valium bottle because we’re going to be starstruck, enclosed, embroiled, trapped in l’Etoile. It sounds like a swell place, l’Etoile (the Star), but beware. It’s a nice place to visit – in a tank or armored car – but you wouldn’t want to drive there. The guidebook says: “For motorists it is the ultimate challenge.” That’s an understatement.

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June 01 2001 | France | No Comments »

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