Monday, February 2, 2009

February At Last

Once January's gloomy page turns, revealing February's red lace and snow flurries, Paris breathes a sigh of relief. Or, at least, I do! As carefree spring fashions finally manage to elbow their way to the front of window displays and lucky schoolchildren bundle up for Alpine fun, the city seems to revel in its extra hours of light. It's time for crêpes and cider, fondue and mulled wine, and strawberries and champagne. New Year's resolutions, beware! It's time to live a little.

Ingrid Bergman and Gregory Peck as Dr. Peterson and John Ballantine. [Online image] 1945.