Month: June 2025
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The Story of the Shutters
Over thirty years ago, we moved to a small village in the south of France.The house we moved into had been closed up. Old shutters sealed shut. Silent, still. Until the day we arrived. Across the road. Across the field.…
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A Provençal Wedding
A Provençal civil wedding. In France, before any church bells ring or flower petals scatter in chapels, there must first be a civil ceremony at the city hall. It’s the official beginning, the legal part, the one that counts here.…
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A Provençal Walkabout
The day before our friends daughter’s wedding, we gathered—this group of old friends who feel like family, and have for so many years. We went for a walk in the countryside. Olive trees lined the path, with vineyards nearby, lavender…
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A Wonderful Surprise
For those of you who’ve read my blog over the years, you know Annie. You know she was one of the dearest friends of my life. She was a presence so full of grace, warmth, and spirit, that her memory…
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Childhood Cocoon
There’s something tender and unbelievable about watching your children grow—not just older, but into themselves. The ones I once held in my arms now stand taller than me. They move through the world with a quiet confidence, unfolding like wings…
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Ancient Threads of Devotion
Tapestries from centuries ago were more than decorative—they were narratives in rich hues and textures, portable emblems of wealth and piety. They wrapped storied scenes around the walls of chateaux, fortresses and churches. Centuries old tapestries wove more than silk…
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