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You know how in the Father of the Bride remake, Steve Martin’s character just gets more and more exasperated at things he has no control over, and then when he finally snaps, it is because they don’t sell the correct number of pre-bagged hot dog buns at the grocery store? (Dogs are sold in packages of eight, while buns in packages of twelve. You are forced to buy four extra buns. He curses the evil, Trumpian hot dog magnates.)

I’m just going to go out on a limb here and guess that George Banks is snapping at more than superfluous buns. I do the same thing, and Jeanne is always there to talk me down, no matter how inane the object of my crankiness. And also, for everything work related which cannot be talked of in this venue, she’s been there. (Which, hooo sister! There has been no short supply of hot dog debacles when it comes to the fashion-y types, if you know what I'm sayin.)

I love Jeanne for a million reasons, but my very favorite thing about her? She is the most lacking in irony, refreshingly straightforward person you will ever meet. I love how when I read a fashion magazine with her, she oh la la’s at EVERY SINGLE PRICE POINT as if it’s the first time she ever saw anything so unfairly priced and can you believe their nerve at even asking such a price? I love how, every time I go into her apartment, she is working on a kitten or sailboat puzzle. How can you not love the person who possesses this level of patience? Happy 26th birthday to my best friend in Paris, Jeanne.

Comments

Now I will do the Dance of Joy for you and Jeanne ;)

Posted by: brando | 26 July 2005 at 04:53 PM

What a sweet picture - and happy birthday to Jeanne! Thanks for taking care of the lovely Coquette.

Posted by: samantha | 26 July 2005 at 07:00 PM

I used to be like that, exclaim at fashion prices. But I get jaded very easily, and now my guesses are so accurate my mum is beginning to question what I do in my free time.

Happy Birthday Jeanne!

Posted by: Harrods Girl | 26 July 2005 at 07:29 PM

Cherie, there is a most marvelous screenplay/novel in here, non? The two young and beautiful cousins at play in Paris? Mais oui. I am right-- oh so right.

And, may I just say that that photo of you two is too adorable for worlds. A-do-rable!

Posted by: bluepoppy | 26 July 2005 at 08:02 PM

Happy Birthday, Jeanne! And don't skimp out on the cake!

Posted by: meggie | 26 July 2005 at 08:34 PM

that is a very sweet post. and photo. happy birthday to jeanne!

Posted by: linda | 26 July 2005 at 08:57 PM

Bon anniversaire à Jeanne!

Posted by: R J Keefe | 27 July 2005 at 03:32 AM

What an endearing tribute to your cousin! Happy Birthday Jeanne! I know you'll have delicious French pastries to celebrate, but try and fit a slice of horrible American cake with gooey frosting, in ;)

Posted by: Jillian | 27 July 2005 at 05:35 AM

Jeanne!!! Happy Birthday! 26 comes for me next Tuesday! Yippee for 26!

Posted by: Sara | 27 July 2005 at 03:05 PM

I love the photo, very adorable. Happy Birthday!

Posted by: kassi | 27 July 2005 at 03:18 PM

MERCI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
J'ai tout imprimé, je vais prendre mon dictionnaire et je vais aller chercher les mots que je ne connais pas! Pour etre sure de ne rien louper. J'aurai mille fois mieux aimé etre avec toi pour qu'on puisse etre côte à côte et que tu me traduise cet article. Et là c'est toi qui aurait mis ta patience à rude épreuve (je suis un peu longue à comprendre parfois :-))
Gros bisous

Posted by: Jeanne | 27 July 2005 at 03:44 PM

bon ben alors en Français... Suis pas sur en ce qui concerne le puzzle, mais pour ton anniversaire, un joyeux et bon anniversaire...

to cut it short, happy B-day.

When are you starting your own blog : "the secret life of lacoquette"

Posted by: schuey | 27 July 2005 at 09:11 PM

Happy birthday Jeanne ! :-)

Posted by: nathan | 28 July 2005 at 09:33 AM

Je ne fais pas des puzzles pour le resultat (c'est vraiment trop kitsch!) Mais pour apprendre la patience et rester concentrer plus longtemps, c'est un excellent exercice!!

Merci Nathan :-)

Posted by: jeanne | 28 July 2005 at 10:01 AM

Happy Bday, Jeanne! You guys are adorable in that pic!

Posted by: Flare | 28 July 2005 at 01:31 PM

Marketing idea: the cool looking puzzle. Why have no ironic hipsters invented this?

Posted by: Coquette | 28 July 2005 at 01:48 PM

You guys are too cute in that picture. It's a bit late for me to read this, so happy belated birthday Jeanne.

Posted by: juliana | 28 July 2005 at 02:53 PM

What a cute photo! Happy belated birthday Jeanne!

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