Month: July 2024
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The Story of Another Old Thing
Railings are everywhere in France. Everywhere. They adorn everything—various sizes, intricate to plain Janes, straight-lace to curvy. Made of iron, they are made to last. I bet you could go to any part of France, Stand in one spot, pivot…
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My Neighbor on His Heavenly Anniversary
When my children were little, we had a magical, organic vegetable garden. We had tomatoes until December, green beans that made Jack-in-the-Bean-Stalk look like any Tom Dick or Harry kind of ordinary guy and spinach that made Popeye green with envy.…
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The Kitchen Helper
Sort of One is the constant taster- And the other actually helps, and reads in between needed.
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Be the One
Be the one who stands up against the crowd Be the voice that sings over hatred Be the one who offers kindness when none is shared Be the one who believes against the odds that love exists Be the one…
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The Restful Place
Spending time with our friends Rodger and Arnelle feels like a prelude to what heaven must feel like. Thank you, for the glorious weekend.
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Splashing Reality
The two pickles are staying with me (Yann is sailing with a friend) while Chelsea and Martin prepare to move from Paris to Provence. Our little town has sixteen fountains; most are from the 19th century. The water is from…