Month: December 2007
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Baby Jesus
"…and a little child shall lead them." Isaiah 11:6 When I was fourteen my Mother had her fifth and last child, a boy that my…
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The Gift Within Us
Untie the strings, pull back the cover, open your arms and see the gift of yourself. May this Christmas we find the beauty of who we are and let it guide us. Photo: Old…
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Latest French Fashion
The other night Chelsea was talking about school and what she hopes to do when she graduates. Afterward, as we walked back to Chelsea's studio, Sacha stopped in the middle of the sidewalk, something…
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Vegetable Soup
Vegetable soup: One onion, two turnips, a bunch of carrots, two leeks, a few collard leaves, one potato, the heart of the celery, two cups of white wine (one to drink and one…
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The Art of Walking Naturally
Last night as we headed out to the restaurant to celebrate my daughter's birthday, Sacha leaned close to me and asked, "Mom, whose arm do I take?" You see, in France, when you walk…
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The Birthday List
Photo: Chelsea 18 months old. Today is my daughter’s (Chelsea) birthday. In France turning eighteen is a big deal. It compares with turning twenty-one in the States. Chelsea is considered an adult today. When…