Month: July 2007
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Playing Dress-Up with Five Little Nieces and one Batman
A large box containing princess dresses, of varied sizes and sparkle, was carried into the house, by my eight year old niece. "We are playing dress-up, Aunt Coco and you are the photographer." First the youngest, Kate, was doll-ed up.…
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Tour de France: A hero by my side.
TODAY the Tour de France is going to race through my village. Right down the middle! Right down main street. As I am in California, French husband is going to have a banner waving that says, "Wish you were here!"…
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The Language of Flowers
The language of flowers, do you hear their message? Strong in gentleness, faithful in their offering of beauty. Giving without asking why or how. Flowers speak a language without words, yet the message is deeply rooted in us. …
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The Planter Box Princess
My Mother’s favorite garden pleasure is to plant flowers in objects that most people would call junk. She has a magic touch in her "green thumb." Take this rough wooden chair which is anchored by ivy, it is sitting pretty,…
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Opposites Attract
Striking a balance was her idea to a long lasting relationship. He had placed a crown above her heart, claiming love. She was flattered but ask to have a button too, because after…
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La Fete National du 14 Juillet
Photo: A vintage French, bleu, blanc, et rouge, (blue, white and red,) ribbon that was tied to one of the banners that flew during the Storming of the Bastille? Mais oui? Mais non!…