Bon Anniversaire, Claire

Happy Birthday to Claire today!

And now, a few comments on my observations of French radio (I've been listening a lot to "Oui FM" while hanging around the apartment): first, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are very popular here. I say this in a non-judgemental fashion. Old stuff and new stuff. Second, even when I specifically look for stations that play mostly French music, I'd say that most of the stations here play 50% French music at best, with the rest being British or American. Interestingly, there is a law stating that all French radio stations must play a minimum of 40% songs in French.

French expression for the day: when you buy something very expensive, instead of saying that it cost you "an arm and a leg" like in the 'States, you say it cost "le peau des fesses"--which means "the skin from my butt-cheeks". Once again, the French have outdone the Americans with their wacky and grotesque expressions for everyday life.