Month: August 2017
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Teresa’s Advice
An eighteen-century wooden compass with intricate graphics. I loved what my friend Teresa wrote in the comment section, she wrote: "…Say the things you wanted to hear when you left for France…, and say the things you wish…
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Sweet Denial
The first step in accepting… denial. When Chelsea heard about Sacha's move she said, "Oh no! I guess we will have to break his legs." I said, "Or kidnap him." A box came to mind. You see we will…
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The Arrow that Flies
Sacha bought his airline ticket to go to the U.S. today. As in Seattle. As in going to live in Seattle. As in leaving France, as in leaving. Leaving France, leaving us. I tried not to cry when he…
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Finding a Path
Traveling the spiritual journey. Taking the inner road. Following the path that leads from the heart, that echos the soul, that opens our eyes to seeing that which is longing to be seen. A spiritual journey is not only…
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A Scene in the Life of a Brocante Dealer
The Scene: Two women walking around a very shabby and not so chic brocante in France. Characters: Gina: An American woman who speaks some French, loves the brocante, knows what she likes and is happy to be brocanting…
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Creating Space in an Old Home
The heat wave that had been raising havoc these last few weeks finally broke, bringing strong cool winds. At the brocante the usual conversation of what one has found and how much they paid for…