Safe and Sound

Today's explosion at a Chemistry French school will most likely headline news tonight as well as make the front page of numerous papers across America tomorrow. This, combined with other protesting stories over the past week, could possibly lead you to believe Paris is once again burning. Know this: it's not.

Sure, you see remnants of charred articles scattered throughout the city (though most in close proximity to schools such as La Sorbonne). And various protests happen on a daily basis. But other than that, life goes on. You can shop. You can dine. You can sightsee.

So there's no need to worry. We're safe and sound. And if you're planning to visit Paris anytime soon, you'll be fine as well. Now, if only we could do something about the weather. It's unusually cold for Paris. Chris and I apparently brought Chicago's weather with us when we moved. They can have it back.