[es-pree de less-ka/-iay] (idiom) A witty remark that occurs to you too late, literally on the way down the stairs. The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations defines esprit de l'escalier as, "An untranslatable phrase, the meaning of which is that one only thinks on one's way downstairs of the smart retort one might have made in the drawing room."
I thought about writing about my hellish Megabus experience on Sunday (4.5 hrs by the side of the road, night falling, bus rattling with each passing semi), but I'm still tired from the experience. Instead I'll just share some photos from my time in Wisconsin.
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Are these film, too? Or digital. Every photo you've ever put up, here or on Flickr, is distinctly you. That's a quiz I'd like to take. Put it on Facebook: click on the photos that are Claire Helene's.
I can't believe that photo of the farm house. It actually looks pleasant and homey. Photography is not to be trusted. Nice shots on the ridge, Claire. M
Are these film, too? Or digital. Every photo you've ever put up, here or on Flickr, is distinctly you. That's a quiz I'd like to take. Put it on Facebook: click on the photos that are Claire Helene's.
Posted by: Kathleen Maher | August 04, 2009 at 09:52 PM
These photos-- particularly the last one-- make me so homesick. *SO* beautiful. :)
Posted by: Bird | August 05, 2009 at 08:02 AM
Very Nice photos, Claire. Get some rest. I hope you do tell the story of the "hellish" experience.
Posted by: Sharon | August 05, 2009 at 11:31 PM
I can't believe that photo of the farm house. It actually looks pleasant and homey. Photography is not to be trusted. Nice shots on the ridge, Claire. M
Posted by: Kate | August 06, 2009 at 12:32 PM
Sorry we'll miss you, Claire. We're heading up today.
Beautiful photos!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 06, 2009 at 05:05 PM
Oh Claire - I am sorry the megabus failed! But the photos are beautiful. Sending love your way! Elaine
Posted by: ELaine | August 06, 2009 at 05:55 PM
I have been remiss in visiting your blog lately, and returned today to these gorgeous pictures! These are beautiful, especially the house picture.
(Thanks for the postcard!)
Posted by: Kristen | August 14, 2009 at 02:29 PM