Month: December 2010
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The End of the Year
The last day of the year lends itself to reflection. Yet at the same time it tends to make one curious about what lies ahead. We stand at the threshold of a collective moment… simply put, I like this…
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Homecoming
Homecoming. Arrived safely into the arms of those she loved. Happy. Sleepy. Our girl. Mr. Espresso kissed her and kissed her again. I absorbed every ounce of her being. It was as if she never left. Natural. Comfortable. Together.…
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Ice Cream with Benjamin
Yesterday, Benjamin, a friend came to visit. The day was a magnificent-unbutton-your coat type-of winter-day. After lunch we went out for an ice-cream. The flavors included: Cassis – Black Current Menthe – Mint Framboise – Raspberry Noix de Coco –…
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Fruit of the Vine
Photographs and text by Corey Amaro. A drive through the countryside is the way to and from our home. We see the seasons change, the grapes vines that render wine, the pumpkins bursting orange, the golden wheat, fields of…
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Life’s Tide
Early this morning I spoke with Chelsea on the phone. She will be home in a few days time. I asked her how she felt about the next step in her journey, she said, "Mom, there are so many…
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Morning Rituals
Photographs and text by: Corey Amaro Church bells ringing. Drinking a glass of water. The aroma of freshly baked baguettes. Cafe au lait bowls that are set out the night before ready for breakfast. The kettle whistling. …