Andrew Houck
@ahouckinfrance.bsky.social
🇺🇸 expat in 🇫🇷. PhD candidate in American Studies working on the public memory of the US Civil War in the Upper South. Confirmed bibliophile, dad to 3 adorable fur babies, and distilled spirit purist. He/him. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ Ally
Check out the slogan of this fantastic #Italian restaurant in #Paris (Boémia, Paris 14eme):
#sliceslicebaby
#sliceslicebaby
December 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Check out the slogan of this fantastic #Italian restaurant in #Paris (Boémia, Paris 14eme):
#sliceslicebaby
#sliceslicebaby
Fire Maggie. ❤️
December 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Fire Maggie. ❤️
Rough day, #health wise. *However*, we managed to make our annual pilgrimage to a local #spirits festival. Then, this evening, we went to a #hockey game - the #Poitiers #Dragons, a semi-pro team in the #FFHG. Good game. “We” won.
Was happy to have priority seats for both. #invisiblehandicap
Was happy to have priority seats for both. #invisiblehandicap
November 29, 2025 at 10:06 PM
For my third random post of the day, and Toby from #TheOffice could probably recount this dull tale with more vigor: we’re fixing to have a house-spider battle royale. The one on the right is testing the one on the left’s patience.
ENCROACHMENT! THREAT LEVEL: MIDNIGHT!
Oof. Peace.
Alt text!
ENCROACHMENT! THREAT LEVEL: MIDNIGHT!
Oof. Peace.
Alt text!
November 15, 2025 at 11:06 PM
For my third random post of the day, and Toby from #TheOffice could probably recount this dull tale with more vigor: we’re fixing to have a house-spider battle royale. The one on the right is testing the one on the left’s patience.
ENCROACHMENT! THREAT LEVEL: MIDNIGHT!
Oof. Peace.
Alt text!
ENCROACHMENT! THREAT LEVEL: MIDNIGHT!
Oof. Peace.
Alt text!
A couple more. Local sunflower oil, a couple of nice wines from Saint-Emilion and Pfaffenheim, Alsace. A cognac liqueur and a neutral-grain, dryer limoncello, chocolate, honey caramels, kouign amann (Breton pastry), Québécois stuff (!)… Hand-pulled lollipop. Nice day. Happy weekend, all.
November 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
A couple more. Local sunflower oil, a couple of nice wines from Saint-Emilion and Pfaffenheim, Alsace. A cognac liqueur and a neutral-grain, dryer limoncello, chocolate, honey caramels, kouign amann (Breton pastry), Québécois stuff (!)… Hand-pulled lollipop. Nice day. Happy weekend, all.
I’m *really* struggling with getting back into #thesis mode. Even reading and listening to podcasts is complicated. My intellect feels diminished, tbf. For my mental health, weekends are reserved for fun outings. Today, the #SalondelaGastronomie in #Poitiers. We ate, drank, and were merry. :)
November 15, 2025 at 10:25 PM
I’m *really* struggling with getting back into #thesis mode. Even reading and listening to podcasts is complicated. My intellect feels diminished, tbf. For my mental health, weekends are reserved for fun outings. Today, the #SalondelaGastronomie in #Poitiers. We ate, drank, and were merry. :)
Just watched #Amsterdam. Super important movie. Especially now. #HATM
September 27, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Just watched #Amsterdam. Super important movie. Especially now. #HATM
Finally got to use my #handicap sticker today at the Foire Médiévale at Château-Larcher.
#fete #festival #inclusion #handicap #handicapinvisible
#fete #festival #inclusion #handicap #handicapinvisible
September 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Finally got to use my #handicap sticker today at the Foire Médiévale at Château-Larcher.
#fete #festival #inclusion #handicap #handicapinvisible
#fete #festival #inclusion #handicap #handicapinvisible
Went to our nephew’s 21st birthday party this weekend. He’s not a huge fan of cake, so his parents came up with the most #French alternative: a #cheese tower, or as I dubbed it: the Tower of Cheese [Pisa = Pise in French]. From a Meilleur Ouvrier de France cheese seller in #Orléans. Best 🧀ever.
September 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
August 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
(Yes, I’ve made a mistake - I noticed it once I hit “check your answer”; however,)
A bit on the nose, Duo
#duolingo
@duolingoverde.bsky.social
A bit on the nose, Duo
#duolingo
@duolingoverde.bsky.social
August 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
(Yes, I’ve made a mistake - I noticed it once I hit “check your answer”; however,)
A bit on the nose, Duo
#duolingo
@duolingoverde.bsky.social
A bit on the nose, Duo
#duolingo
@duolingoverde.bsky.social
Annual pilgrimage to the #bookfestival at Angles-sur-l’Anglin. Hot but beautiful weather, and more vendors than usual. Only bought 4 #books, though: Barthes, Derrida, as well as biographies of Hugues Capet and Louis XII. Two for the #thesis, two for my own personal knowledge. #bibliophile
August 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Annual pilgrimage to the #bookfestival at Angles-sur-l’Anglin. Hot but beautiful weather, and more vendors than usual. Only bought 4 #books, though: Barthes, Derrida, as well as biographies of Hugues Capet and Louis XII. Two for the #thesis, two for my own personal knowledge. #bibliophile
July 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
July 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
At the #histgym today for the first time in a couple of weeks (and last week was rough). The #TDFF #TDFF25 ends *right in front* of our gym! #tourdefrance #cycling
July 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
At the #histgym today for the first time in a couple of weeks (and last week was rough). The #TDFF #TDFF25 ends *right in front* of our gym! #tourdefrance #cycling
Well, after a fantastic afternoon and evening with @nielseichhorn.bsky.social et al, we ended up back in The Parlour #bar. Wonderful staff and an amazing atmosphere. Tasted new stuff. Loved every drop. #spirits #cachaça
July 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Well, after a fantastic afternoon and evening with @nielseichhorn.bsky.social et al, we ended up back in The Parlour #bar. Wonderful staff and an amazing atmosphere. Tasted new stuff. Loved every drop. #spirits #cachaça
While Wifey is at the bar with the terrifically talented #bartender watching her prepare her #cocktail, I’m here with #Slovak poppyseed #liqueur. Absolutely delightful!
She returned as I was typing the aforementioned. Surprise second photo!
She returned as I was typing the aforementioned. Surprise second photo!
July 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
While Wifey is at the bar with the terrifically talented #bartender watching her prepare her #cocktail, I’m here with #Slovak poppyseed #liqueur. Absolutely delightful!
She returned as I was typing the aforementioned. Surprise second photo!
She returned as I was typing the aforementioned. Surprise second photo!
When I said this #bar is in a basement, I mean, it’s in a basement. And they’ve got a plant per window - 3 total. 4 tables. Ambient #electronic #lounge #music. No better way to round out my birthday.
July 17, 2025 at 9:29 PM
When I said this #bar is in a basement, I mean, it’s in a basement. And they’ve got a plant per window - 3 total. 4 tables. Ambient #electronic #lounge #music. No better way to round out my birthday.
Finishing our evening in a tiny bar called The Parlour. It’s literally unmarked and in an ancient cellar. Only #spirits, no beer or wine. No menu - the #mixologist (and I am using this term in its strictest sense) creates a drink according to your tastes of the moment.
July 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Finishing our evening in a tiny bar called The Parlour. It’s literally unmarked and in an ancient cellar. Only #spirits, no beer or wine. No menu - the #mixologist (and I am using this term in its strictest sense) creates a drink according to your tastes of the moment.
Had a nice birthday dinner - needed a long nap after dialysis, but felt good as new at 8pm. In an “American” restaurant called the Fat Cat. Great finger foods and drinks. Plus, they have a #housemusic #dj working his magic.
July 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Had a nice birthday dinner - needed a long nap after dialysis, but felt good as new at 8pm. In an “American” restaurant called the Fat Cat. Great finger foods and drinks. Plus, they have a #housemusic #dj working his magic.
July 15, 2025 at 8:05 PM
