Month: April 2022
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The Portrait
The place. 1800s France a blue velvet chair The fitting a change of clothes from the Provençal countryside attire to a blue silk smocked dress with a fine transparent trim. Who? A young girl sitting by…
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Third Day Update
First Day: Gabriel had a fever and slept most of the time. Didn't eat. Second Day: Gabriel had a dry cough, less fever, and still wasn't eating. The third day: Still not eating, no…
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Bits of News
At last, my lost suitcase was found and returned to me. 8 days later. ? —- The correct pronunciation for Papillote is: Pap – pee- Yacht ? —- War crimes? War is a crime. ? —- My friend…
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Papioca
Papillote is a French Christmas candy as popular as candy canes in the States. Though it doesn't look anything like a candy cane it is made of chocolate. You might think it is a bit odd that I…
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What is the Secret…
Thank you Dixie for posting this! It made me feel that I am not alone and crazy. Do any of you relate to any or all of these? My mother has a terrific memory. Utterly amazing. While I was at…
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What is the Secret…
Thank you Dixie for posting this! It made me feel that I am not alone and crazy. Do any of you relate to any or all of these? My mother has a terrific memory. Utterly amazing. While I was at…