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Violets for my Birthday
Yesterday morning French Husband gave me violets. He also was my slave: My wish was his command. I love it when he lets me command him to do things. So…
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51 and a Chocolate Velvet Cake
A year ago when I went to California to be by my father's side, a small package arrived in France. A birthday package mailed to me. Since French Husband stayed…
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Tomato Pizza without Cheese
The tomato pizza I was making threw a fit when I didn't want to toss it in the air. I rolled it out instead. "Terrible disgrace!" It exclaimed. When…
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Life’s Canvas: How to Paint.
-Take a blank canvas prepare it with a good base coat, and a strong foundation. A year ago on this day my life's journey took me on a long ride…
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Much to do about Nothing
I was going to show you my "paint technique" but after four days of painting (I am slow and not consistent.) I just couldn't bring…
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How a Blond Girl covers Grey
Grey Paint. Shades of grey. Grey paint comes in at least 101 colors. Unlimited variety with staggering choices. Grey warm or Grey cold. Grey with hints of blue, or Grey…
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Eating Pizza with a Fork and Knife and One Messy Fifty Year Old
Oh me oh my.Have you ever started something and half way through thought,"Why am I doing this?"The bathroom project is halfway done, and my hands and nails are stained permanently…
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Painting the Golden Gate Bridge
A sneak peek at one of the walls and the cupboard. The color is a mixture of many shades of grey, brown, silver, and blue (like the ribbon above). My…
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What Color or Nut are you Today?
Walking into the hardware store with a photo of our grey-ish, tone kitchen in hand I felt confident that I was going to find the paint color for our bathroom…
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Thank you for your ideas, opinions, and color swaps for our bathroom. I like how your comments tell me about who you are and what you like. It is fascinating…
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