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A Mini Tour of Paris in an Electric Car
We got up at six. Took a bus to Marseille. Caught the train to Paris. We arrived at lunch, stopped at the Train Bleu. Alice's socks fell off. I was…
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So French we are in Aix with Alice from Australia.
Rain was the unexpected alarm clock that woke us up for the market in Aix (pronounced by saying "X".) Every Thursday Aix has a large colorful Provencal market: Fruit,…
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Subject Matter: Past Present Perfect.
When I was nineteen I entered a Benedictine monastery in Pecos New Mexico. I stayed a few years. Most women who enter a monastery want to become a nun.…
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When You Love Someone
The day I left for California, Annie went to stay in a convalescent home. She hadn't been feeling herself, and she thought best to go and rest assured. She will…
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The Fire That Happened While I Was Gone
A few weeks ago, when I first arrived back home in California, French Husband called, my mom answered the phone. By the sound of her voice I knew…
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Flying High with 15 Babies
Flying over the Golden Gate Bridge. Before I got on the plane, fifteen babies were pushed by in their strollers. One after another they got on with their parents…
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Saturday Art Saves: Handmade Scarves
Photo Via Smyrna Shop Each Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone…
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Longest Hair Contest
Three years ago when my hair was chin length, my five little nieces started to have their beautiful long hair cut. I was sad to see what felt to…
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I Whip My Hair…
Home from school they came, raced into the house for a snack. I am so going to miss these moments. My nieces and nephews: Young and free. Close enough to…
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Honda the Cat
Honda the cat that lives in the motorcycle barn. Yesterday, I saw Honda on the roof as it was eyeing a bird in a nearby tree. It squatted. Calculated.…
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