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I stood in front of the St Michel monument here is Paris yesterday and I’m surprised that I just burst into song, “Do you hear the people sing? ” Thanks for sharing the photo!!
Oh, I love this, Gaye! I know just where you were. I’ve been to the St Michel monument! Have a wonderful time. I loved Paris & hope to go back someday.
Have fun!
Books! Reading! Of course, it’s fun!
Just took a little break from work and what a pleasant surprise! This play always makes me think of good memories as I saw it in both New York and London! Thanks for sharing this.
Oh, Donna. You’re welcome! I love this play.
The book for the above was my grandmother’s favorite. My mother often told me that my grandmother used to quote from it. The heat goes on in Texas.
Oh, I think you’re stuck with heat for quite a while, Carolee.
I never thought I’d take a day off and get this many comments on Les Mis, the play, the music, the book.