Look at this CA-HUTE group of half-animals, half-whatevers! I can't identify the animals, except for the one on the far right: it's a toucan! And maybe that green one on the middle left: could it be an anteater? They advertise for a children's book fair this weekend in Seine-Saint-Denis. Imagine me, going about my daily business, stopped before their poster-sized cuteness, wishing for their actualization in plush so that I could give one a hug.

I, however, won't be going to the book fair--my French reading level has progressed beyond that, thank you very much. If I have any time outside of that 3-day conference, you'll find me at the food fair, Salon Saveurs. Look at what could be had there! Any gift requests, anyone?