Mosque-Paris Summer 2006
This mosque was built as a thank you to North African troops who fought with France in WWI. It is one of the few actual mosque that exist in France(there are over 1,000 prayer "rooms"), in part because lawmakers are afraid of pissing off conservative constituents.
But even for as conflicted a nation as they are they have fabulous architecture and art. I really miss that from when I visited there. I have to go back sometime now that I'm more socially aware...that and it would be nice to see it without having to limp everywhere on a busted ankle. I sure missed out at the Louvre. And we didn't even get to see the Musee D'Orsay, which was where I really wanted to go. And we only saw the Centre Pompidou from the outside. But in the south of France we did check out Matisse's museum and I got to stand in Cezanne's studio. So it wasn't a total bust. And Europe sure is grogeous.
Any word on you getting out that way sooner rather than later?
Were you asking "Why am I here?" as in college, SG, or the bigger picture? Either way I'm little help.
I gotta start figuring out if I have anything I can sell. I just took an internship that pays pittance (but I'll have free tix to modern dance performances and resume fodder for grad school apps).
Wow that Gallery thing with Amy Ray and them sounds awesome! I need to find me some queer community round here. College made it so easy but I gotta get used to seeking it out on my own.
Thanks for the support.
Big big hugs!