Author Archives: Phillip Lemarque

Has life come to this?

When Sophie took the turn on Foothill, my heart sunk — our life will not be the same anymore. At the end of the dead end stood a castle of one thousand nights, where Mr. S was waiting for us. … Continue reading

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Why?

What’s happening to me? Why am I here?  Pierre’s mind in front of those rich homes wanders, to a better time when money flowed. Had life come to this. The sharp turn of the car from Sunset Boulevard to Mountain … Continue reading

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I’ll Stand on My Head to Please ME

Caviar, foie gras, Champagne, and Cognac Louis the XIII is enough for a dinner of the Gods of delectables dishes, mastered by Stella chef to the stars.

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Silver Fox entertains all night long

“Where is Silver Fox?” Max from security answers with a rapid, “At the Indian Village, he wants some French Fries, for four people.” “Did you hear? Silver Fox wants French Fries.” Sophie places the phone back on its cradle then … Continue reading

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Lunch in Provence

A magnificent lunch in a dream set up, for the two scoundrels. It’s close to Christmas, a tree without leaves is not the end of the world. Life could be worst.

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A family card game, not quite

“A card game tonight, it will only be a few business associates.” Says Clint. The card game did not turn out as expected. The guests did not look like business people––more like mafiosos, with all the implications coming along with … Continue reading

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Ghost anyone?

Ghost, anyone? I can’t stand those old drunken woman’s stories.

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Ghost? Maybe––

  “Ghost… I can believe those ghosts stories. It is all bull!” “Really?”

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Soufflé Potatoes

Pierre’s challenge “Soufflé Potatoes.” Those “Darn Little Devils” do not necessarily puff on command. It is a trick in itself. Chefs have been known to commit suicide for failing to have them puff. What’s the secret? The thickness of the … Continue reading

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A suspicious card game

Sophie and Pierre get the word, a card games at ‘Le Zephyr.’ It will be between Clint and a bunch of business associates. To the amazement of the pair, the guests are more like residuals from the barrios of Marseilles. … Continue reading

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