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Secrets in the Attic Part Two
The other day I wrote about being so immersed in looking through boxes in an attic that I didn't even react when a rat fell on my shoulder. Recalling that…
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Readers Photos Shared
I love when people send me photos of what they have created or used the old paper that I have sold or given to them. "Corey, Well, after years…
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The Gift of Acceptance
I wonder how my mother is? How does she do it? How does she not complain or at least feel sad about how her life has changed. But…
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Saying Something
All those little things that say something that words fail to, or actions deny. All those little things that let us know that the moment is right, that we…
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Watermelon Seeds
While threading the needle to sew Sacha's worn jeans I asked Annie if she had any tender memories of living during World War II? If there was any…
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Secrets in the Attic
Up in an attic, secrets are told tucked away in boxes, stuffed in baskets, locked in safe boxes, buried in forgotten letters, or left aside without thought by someone who…
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Happy Place
Thank you, AtlasVintage Carole, for the photo. Three years ago, this photo was taken on the last French la Vie. Then Covid turned everything upside down. Last week I teamed…
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Happy Brocanting
This morning we got up early and drove three hours to a brocante dealer’s home where stacks and stacks of boxes greeted us. Paper, paintings, textiles, and things that…
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Tis the Season
This is the season to enjoy! When our courtyard is in bloom I just want to stay put and savor it.
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Soon to be on the Go
Soon, as in days or maybe even now this Little One is going to crawl and when she does she will be called, ’” Go Go Baby ".
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