Month: April 2012
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Tofu Pays Off
Growing up bilingual has its advantages, plenty of them. Growing up bilingual also has some hilarious moments when one word comes out like another. Our children, have heard two languages since the day they were born. French Husband spoke French…
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A Family’s Day of Remembrance
Four years ago today my Father passed away. Four years. Though the memories I have of him are living reminders that a love shared cannot be erased. My Godchild George (8) sent me an email late last night saying he…
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Saturday Art Saves: Karen Bailey
photo source:Todolwen Every Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who set the paintbrush, pastry brush, hands and heart on fire to…
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How do you say Thank You?
Yesterday, on FACEBOOK, I wrote: While out shopping with Sacha yesterday I said to the salesclerk, "Thank You" then corrected myself and said, "Gracia!" The flushed red and laughed, "Merci." What a jet lagged, confusaled Ding Dong,…
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Baguettes, Cafe au Lait, Berets and That Boy
France Baguette, beret and cafe au lait. But the best part about being home is having That Boy, Sacha near! He is home for Spring break. …. Yesterday, we flew from Merida to Mexico City to catch a flight…
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Farewell Mexico… Ya Me Despido
Farewell Mexico! Thank you John Powell for your generous invitation to stay in your home. Thank you Pamela for meeting us for lunch! Thank you Josephina for the stories you wove about the ruins. Thank…