June 1, 2018. On this exact spot, Eurydice asked, "Where is Notre Dame from here?" Behind her: the facade to Notre Dame.
April 15, 2019. My housemate asked if I'd heard that Notre Dame was on fire.
Paris is the most visited city in the world. Memories of Notre Dame are about as common as clouds in the sky. So why does this feel so goddamn personal? Is it ridiculous that I'm nursing a broken heart tonight?