Chasing Hubert-Finding Léon Salles

With the recent information imparted by the print specialist, I was eager to begin a new search. Confined indoors by the recent snowstorm I cozied up on the couch with my laptop and a cup of thé vert ready to pursue my new lead. Easier said than done. After an hour of googling souvenir shops … More "Everything you want is out there waiting for you to ask. Everything you want also wants you. But you have to take action to get it." Jules Renard, French writer, 1864-1910

I’ve taken to showing my Hubert etchings to anyone that shows a glimmer of interest. A tad disconcerting for my husband who would much prefer that I occupy my time getting back into the 9 to 5 grind instead of playing host to a procession of onlookers parading through the Hubert gallery I set up … More "She just wanted to show me some French etchings." The Thin Man by Hammett

To recapitulate or bring you up to speed as Inspector Clouseau said, to date responses from le Musee d’Orsay, Musee des Annees 30, Musea Brugge, Sothebys, and the NY Public Library have been negative so far as having any evidence of Hubert in their databases. No response has been received from le Musee de Montmartre … More "It is exercise alone that supports the spirits, and keeps the mind in vigor." Cicero

My ex-fed friend (as in federal agent, not to be confused with Fed-ex) responded to my plea for help with a long list of professional recommendations, a sign that he still thrives on the adrenaline rush of investigation or perhaps a sign that he has way too much time on his hands. Either way, I … More "Now let me bring you up to speed…we know nothing! You are now up to speed." Inspector Clouseau, The Pink Panther 2

A bit of Hubert trivia for the week: Hubert is the patron saint for hunters. Apparently, Saint Hubert (interestingly, born in France and died in Belgium) devoted most of his time to the chase which was his chief passion. An ironic twist of fate considering that I am hunting the hunter. Or at least I … More Mission Impossible

It might seem a paradox but Hubert’s rich macaroni and cheese put me in an exceptionally buoyant mood. After partaking in my good luck New Year’s Eve meal, 2010 appeared promising from both a Chasing Hubert and a personal perspective but before long my hopes were dashed. In the same way a bloodhound sniffs out … More Am I Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?

Not one for making (or keeping) New Year’s resolutions, instead I poured all of my 2010 good intentions into hunting Hubert. I fired off a follow-up email to the Museé d’Orsay in Paris and one to le Musée de Montmartre as well. I researched art museums in Belgium and sent a note to the Groeninge … More Bonne Année and Bon Appetit!

Nothing new to report on the Chasing Hubert search this week. I’ve been waiting at my mailbox so often lately to see if I have received any responses to my snail mail inquiries that our mailman has begun handing me the mail with a sly smirk intimating that perhaps my sudden interest in the U.S. … More Happy Hubert Holidays

Chasing Hubert is oddly reminiscent of the children’s book “Where’s Waldo” that was so popular in the ’80s and spawned a host of “Where’s Waldo” commercial franchises. Personally, I found the whole “Where’s Waldo” theme frustrating rather than amusing. Staring at a page crammed with hundreds of tiny images in order to find the red … More Where’s Hubert?

I turn into Scrooge this time of year. To combat my Santa Claus anxiety, otherwise known as Claustrophobia, my daughter broke out that timeless movie classic “Miracle on 34th Street”, guaranteed to melt the hearts of all but the most hardened Scrooges.  Character Fred Gailey’s comment to cynical parade director Doris Walker, “Faith is believing … More "Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to." Miracle on 34th Street