Month: October 2024
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On the Eve of my Mother’s 89th Birthday
I could list 89 stories about my mom; I could list 89 things that she has taught me and probably 89 of her wonders, too. Instead, I will write something here that I want my grandchildren to know about my…
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Important News about my Blog and Other Thoughts
Who Knew Barbie Would Strike a Vibe? I thought I was alone with a mother who didn’t dig Barbie. The older I became, the more I realized my mother was ahead of the curve in many of her “rules” or…
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Playing Barbie with a Skipper
My cousin Alma had a Barbie, which I adored as a child. Additionally, my Uncle Jules (my favorite boy’s name, French Husband, did not like it, but that is another story) transformed an old radio cabinet into a Barbie house,…
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Noblemen’s Clothing
“The luxurious outfit that men from the 18th-century nobility would wear, the habit à la française, is composed of a coat, waistcoat, and breeches. It also included a pair of silk stockings, a jabot, a linen or cotton shirt with…
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One Year
Help us help a family in Gaza every little bit makes a massive difference Please follow this link to help Mohammed and Malak’s Family