Month: January 2010
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Barking up the Right Tree
The TGV was running late, and my French Husband waited for me at midnight. Greeting him, I said, "Hi, Doll Face!" Looking bewildered with his tail between his legs, French Husband said, "Why do you call me Doug Face?" "Doug…
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Louis the Sixteenth and Marie Antoinette’s Last Letter
The last letters from Louis the Sixteenth and Marie Antoinette. I noticed them on a wall in the oldest restaurant in Paris (Procope 1686). Indeed, they are copies; nevertheless, there they were. Hanging on the wall while we ate… Mari…
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Shopping for dinner on the Streets of Paris
Mari, a blog reader I met last September, is in France on a buying trip for her shop in Austin. Mari invited me to join her in Paris and tag along at the MAISON et OBJET show. Last night after…
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Flying over Provence
I am waving to you… from the mosquito! Photos and details to come when I return to earth. Ooooooooooooooooooo me-o-my!
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The Ripples of Love
My dear friend Ladelle, lost her husband a few days ago. He died in her arms after suffering cancer with tremendous courage and grace. Ladelle stayed by his side and cared for him these last several months. He was…