Month: July 2023
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Sacha’s Photos of the Northern Lights
Sacha had been discussing his plans to take photos of the Northern Lights, crossing his fingers that Mother Nature would be on his side. Sacha said, "There was a small chance of seeing the Northern Lights on July 13th…
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Bedsheet Carrying Dreams
My husband's great-grandmother handcrafted the linen sheet on our bed, now worn soft with time. The top part of the sheet has intricate lace added to it, a testament to her countless hours of handiwork. Through the lace, I saw…
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Curls in the Lead
One similarity between these two little ones is their untouched, curly hair. Gabriel’s hair remains uncut, while Olivia's is finally growing beyond peach fuzz.
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Wading in the Blue Sea
Olivia in the blue sea of Cassis, Gabriel would never dare until he saw his little sister in the water. Gabriel listens and remembers such things as, “There are crabs in the sand and jellyfish in the sea, and boats…
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Bastille Celebration in Cassis
photo via Martin We told Gabriel about the fireworks. When the evening grew darker and darker, the fireworks would begin, booming loudly and shining bright like thousands of stars in the sky. He tried to stay awake, but neither the…
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Kitchen Floor Picnic
The heat was unbearable, rendering it impossible to step outside. The weather in Provence evokes memories of growing up in my hometown, Willows, where scorching summers meant enduring triple-digit temperatures throughout the day. A mere ninety degrees was considered a…