In a literal way, this sign can tell you where I'm not right now:
During one trip to California, I got about as close as one is allowed to the sign. I'm not anywhere near it now. However, this sign inspired a sign I saw where I am now:
In a way, I can understand why that "Bonne Nouvelle" sign is done in a similar style to the "Hollywood" sign. The latter reflects, I think, the exuberant optimism in which the film industry was created. And the neighborhood in which the "Bonne Nouvelle" signs are posted also has a long association with the performing arts.
However, the area around the "Bonne Nouvelle" sign bore its namesake centuries before the station bearing the sign was built.
The Bonne Nouvelle district--and the station--are named for the Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle. That good news is, I am very sure, different from that for a Hollywood producer.
Of course, you surmised that I am in a French-speaking locale. I am indeed in Paris, again, visiting a couple of friends. The station is one at which I transferred--on my way to pick up a bike, though not either of the ones I mentioned in yesterday's post!
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During one trip to California, I got about as close as one is allowed to the sign. I'm not anywhere near it now. However, this sign inspired a sign I saw where I am now:
In a way, I can understand why that "Bonne Nouvelle" sign is done in a similar style to the "Hollywood" sign. The latter reflects, I think, the exuberant optimism in which the film industry was created. And the neighborhood in which the "Bonne Nouvelle" signs are posted also has a long association with the performing arts.
However, the area around the "Bonne Nouvelle" sign bore its namesake centuries before the station bearing the sign was built.
The Bonne Nouvelle district--and the station--are named for the Notre Dame de Bonne Nouvelle. That good news is, I am very sure, different from that for a Hollywood producer.
Of course, you surmised that I am in a French-speaking locale. I am indeed in Paris, again, visiting a couple of friends. The station is one at which I transferred--on my way to pick up a bike, though not either of the ones I mentioned in yesterday's post!
Be warned, there are only about 190 bikes allowed on the streets tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteColine--I am currently number 191. But I figure that if I gain a few seconds between Megeve and Morzine today, they'll let me be one of the 190.
ReplyDeleteThere is a girls race, wear something tight and join in.
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