The Birth of Department Stores exhibition, Paris. The exhibition “The Birth of Department Stores” – “La naissance des Grands Magasins” – at the Museum of Decorative Arts – Musée des Arts décoratifs (MAD) – in Paris from 10 April to 13 October 2024 explores the evolution of Parisian department stores from 1852 to 1925. It focuses on fashion, design,Continue reading “The Birth of Department Stores exhibition, Paris”
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We did it, We did it! J’ai fait les Jeux! (I was in the Games!)
We did it, We did it! J’ai fait les Jeux! (I was in the Games!). I’ve received my official Badge for volunteering at the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. ‘Paris2024’ and its Official Partners have awarded the volunteers of the Olympics and Paralympics with a J’ai fait les Jeux (I was in the Games) Open Badge in recognition ofContinue reading “We did it, We did it! J’ai fait les Jeux! (I was in the Games!)”
Non, je ne regrette rien – No regrets volunteering at the Paris 2024 Games
Non, je ne regrette rien – No regrets volunteering at the Paris 2024 “Wide Open” Games. As Edith Piaf sang in 1960, Non, je ne regrette rien – No regrets. She was singing about no regrets in letting go of years of emotional baggage, and I’m writing about no regrets in not letting go of an opportunity ofContinue reading “Non, je ne regrette rien – No regrets volunteering at the Paris 2024 Games”
From sword to pen: Olympic role revision
From sword to pen: Olympic role revision. Assisting spectators to the Grand Palais seating areas for the Olympic and Paralympic fencing competitions is no longer on – my role revision is bigger, better, bolder! For the Paralympics, I’ll be full-time, front-line as Press Tribune Member as part of the Press Operations. From sword to pen.Continue reading “From sword to pen: Olympic role revision”
Volunteer uniform collection day for the Paris 2024 Olympics
Volunteer uniform collection day for the Paris 2024 Olympics. The uniform for the 45,000 volunteers at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has been available for pick-up since 27 May, and today, 4 July, it was my turn. The Games will be held from 26 July to 11 August and for the Paralympics from 28 AugustContinue reading “Volunteer uniform collection day for the Paris 2024 Olympics”
Paris 2024 Olympics volunteer uniform revealed
Paris 2024 Olympics volunteer uniform revealed. The uniform for the 45,000 volunteers at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was revealed today at the Volunteer Convention held on Saturday 23 March at the Paris La Défense Arena in Nanterre. The Games will be held from 26 July to 11 August and for the Paralympics from 28 AugustContinue reading “Paris 2024 Olympics volunteer uniform revealed”
Paris 2024 Olympics Volunteer Convention: 23 March
Paris 2024 Olympics Volunteer Convention: 23 March. The Volunteer Convention was held on Saturday 23 March in preparation for the 45,000 volunteers expected at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. The Games will be held from 26 July to 11 August and for the Paralympics from 28 August to 8 September.
Paris is transforming
Paris is transforming. Paris is transforming quartier par quartier – neighbourhood by neighbourhood – through five priorities. Solidarity everywhere: Housing is a priority with the objective of 25% social housing throughout Paris, a new service to enforce rent control, a social home ownership program, and support for energy renovation. Students, youth, seniors, and the homeless will be theContinue reading “Paris is transforming”