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Because he can, he does
I wish he wouldn’t do these things: walk over a log, stand on top of a bridge barrier, or hang from a helicopter. Sacha shows me after he has, and…
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What will it take?
For the world to live as one. To accept everyone for who they are. To be kind. C E A S E F I R E. F O R E…
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Missed Calling in Life
While at a friend’s brocante shop I asked Yann to model one of the many kimonos, and did he ever model. Strike a pose! I want to buy many of…
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The Fainting Chair and the Tablecloth
Finding a second hand is where the actual hunt begins. Directions are seldom straightforward, even though straight is what they say…” Go straight,” says the man I have asked at…
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A Place to Stay in Provence
A perfect bed and breakfast in the middle of a vineyard in Carpentras. Chateau Cinq Cantons I am with a client who is interested in antiques for her shop. We…
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A Morning in Provence
Morning in my village: The church bells ring—the night curtain lifts. The baker puts out his pain aux chocolate first, then the croissants, followed by the baguettes. Many sleepy-eyes walk…
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The Old Doll
How many hours spent playing, pretending, and being happy did this doll give? How many times did the child’s Mother pick up the little toys and put them away with…
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The White Lampshade
The problem with being spontaneous is that one jumps and then questions the cliff.Being spontaneous has its advantages, though, at the moment, I cannot think of any that actually sound…
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The Renovation is Nearly All Done
Progress. New sky light. The bathroom angle is strange, but I wanted to show you the extremely high ceiling to paint. This bedroom is painted and skylight in place. But,…
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Renovation Was Our Summer Holiday Fun
Long story short, we had roof damage, which leaked into the rooms upstairs in our house. Leaked is a sweet little word when I want to say it was _hit…
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