Month: January 2014
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The Fire That Happened While I Was Gone
A few weeks ago, when I first arrived back home in California, French Husband called, my mom answered the phone. By the sound of her voice I knew something wasn't right. She said, "Hi Yann. Oh…
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Flying High with 15 Babies
Flying over the Golden Gate Bridge. Before I got on the plane, fifteen babies were pushed by in their strollers. One after another they got on with their parents and often they had older (by a few years) siblings.…
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Saturday Art Saves: Handmade Scarves
Photo Via Smyrna Shop Each 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…
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Longest Hair Contest
Three years ago when my hair was chin length, my five little nieces started to have their beautiful long hair cut. I was sad to see what felt to me was the beginning on their "growing up". Long hair…
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I Whip My Hair…
Home from school they came, raced into the house for a snack. I am so going to miss these moments. My nieces and nephews: Young and free. Close enough to hug whenever I want to. Mini cupcakes…
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Honda the Cat
Honda the cat that lives in the motorcycle barn. Yesterday, I saw Honda on the roof as it was eyeing a bird in a nearby tree. It squatted. Calculated. Waited. Held its breath. Then started to run down the…