Month: November 2007
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Courage Shelley
Last night I called my childhood friend Shelley to ask her for her coffee cake recipe. Her voice sounded little and scratchy. "Do you have a cold?" I asked Shelley who has ALS. "No,…
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Collecting French Antiques
Chandelier found at an antique shop. Bust found at an antique market under the table of a vendor. I thought maybe it was sold since it was under the table. First Rule: Ask questions. Don’t assume that because something is…
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South of France
Subtle beauty, graceful exposure, with a pace that lends a lightness to your steps. Since this summer August 30th, we have had (unless I have forgotten someone in the count,) 17 guests. Many people…
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Love Happens
The amazing thing. Yes the amazing thing. The amazing thing how out of nowhere love strikes and cuts through the darkness showing the way. When you feel it touch you, grab it and never…
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Light of my Heart… Home Sweet Home
The house was quiet, a stillness lingered waiting to be filled. The distant laughter of days gone by, and days to come. It sure feels good to be home! Photo: A floor lamp that I transformed into a crystal-ly candle…
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A Morning like every Morning
Before we journeyed back to the south of France from Rennes we had breakfast at my Belle Mere’s table. She has an armoire stuffed with pretty things, most of the pieces are things passed down from her or her husband’s…