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Creating an Office and Giving a Mouse a Cookie
My calm little life has gone into overdrive, I must get organized. I am not complaining just contemplating how to manage myself. The first step was to move into my…
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Brocante Online. Girl gets Busy
A month or so ago I opened a Brocante Shop online. Never in my wildest dreams, and I do have wild…
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When Your Child Goes Away to College
Chelsea came home this weekend. I met her at the train station we talked in the car about how things were going, and what was new, and about that boy…
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Blue Skies Brocante Calling
Man gone on business. Daughter gone with love. Boy gone on BMX. Blue skies. Mother home, took a long bath… then the blue sky peeked through. Brocante calling after…
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Pied-a-Terre in Aix en Provence
My friend Lisa, another California who lives in France, invited me to her pied-à-terre for lunch. I had not been to her bird's nest apartment and I knew I was…
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The Gift of Being Happy, With or Without a Handyman
Yesterday was my birthday. In the early, way to early morning, I drove French Husband to the train station, he will be away for several days on business.When French Husband…
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Happy Birthday to Me!
Today is my birthday.I am 52 years old. Lee was my middle name. Godmother Mary and Godfather Craig. My Mom is taking the photo, while my Dad looks on. Father…
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What Signifies You?
When you are expecting a child you automatically start thinking of names. Well at least I did. My list was short but defined I knew the names I liked and…
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What is in a Name: 1899 Summer Catalog
Grand Magasins – Ete 1899… Large Store – Summer 1899 On the cover of this 1899 Summer catalog that I found recently at the brocante, is a woman dressed as…
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Chipoupine Another Giveaway and the Lucky number 53
Medals. We all deserve one.For waking up in the morning and putting our best foot forward.For stopping and listening to a child, when we are in a hurry.For loving one…
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