Month: November 2008
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Surrounded by Love
The couple, Nicole and Benoit, moments before the party started. Camera shy, a bit nervous and full of anticipation. Nicole is from South Africa and Benoit is French (his name gives that away.) Benoit comes from a big family,…
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What Words of Wisdom would you give to a Newlywed Couple
My friends Benoit and Nicole are celebrating their marriage today. Yesterday at Benoit's parent's home we set up for the celebration: a tent the size of a house went…
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Striking a Balance
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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Learning from Seeing
Whenever I go to the brocante I usually look in boxes and tins after I have looked around the entire fair. Then after I have checked out the big things, I go back and dig into the small things. Today…
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French Baguette, Wonder Bread & the new Staple at our house…a MAC
The French bakery around the corner– fresh baguette on rough hemp ready to bake in the wood burning oven. Doesn't it sound so very romantic, French and long ago… ah, when I was a kid it was– Wonder (White sliced) Bread…
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The Year of Popped out Eyeballs
My mother is home. She has some difficulty with her left hand and leg, though with physical therapy it will improve and correct itself. The doctors say she suffered a mild stroke on the right side of her brain.…