Month: August 2022
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One of My First Blog Post from 2005
Our street was narrow, unpaved, and fenced by two large stone walls. This was before the jolies maisons sprang up like mushrooms surrounding us, eating up the vineyards and olive trees. This was before our town became a bedroom community for Marseille. This…
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My Cup isn’t Running Over
Many moons ago I saw this cup at a brocante. As I was with clients I didn’t ask the price. Instead I walked ever so slowly by it wishing upon wishes that I could just scoop it up. Isn’t…
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Inner Landscape
Photo Via Laura Makabresku on Instagram With two words, "Inner Landscape" one looks within peering over the vastness of self It is such a lovely thought to explore. Via Laura Makabresku on Instagram
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Sweet Goodbye
The day came to an end; we went to say our goodbyes. Hugs and kisses, full of thanksgiving, and memories tucked in. Gabriel took my hand I bent down; he leaned in, kissed my arm, then said, "Vavie, you…
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Turtle Joy
Olivia’s word is, “Turtle” she says it when she wants her stuffed turtle, but also any other stuffed toy. At ten months she “talks” more than all of us put together. Here we are the last day of our summer…
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Guess What Olivia’s First Two Words Are?
From day one I have said this little baby was going to talk soon and often and she has! A chatterbox we can actually hear her repeating sounds. Two words have emerged… Ball, and – – – – l- …