Several of my friends have asked what a typical day in France is like. The description depends, of course, on the day of the week. I’d be hard-pressed to describe a typical day during the week except to say that it is unpredictable. New friends and my neighbors pop in unexpectedly—something I find quite delightful. I don’t mind being interrupted in whatever I’m doing, and I’m always happy to fix a pot of tea or put on some coffee. (However, I have yet to find the courage to visit my neighbors without an invitation.) Although there is no typical weekday,