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Red Tomato, The Glory of Summer
Nourishment for the soul, late in the afternoon, a cool breeze caresses while I stand in the garden, my toes wiggle in muddy silk, Sun-ray halos, I bite into…
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Teresa’s Advice
An eighteen-century wooden compass with intricate graphics. I loved what my friend Teresa wrote in the comment section, she wrote: "…Say the things you wanted to hear when…
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Sweet Denial
The first step in accepting… denial. When Chelsea heard about Sacha's move she said, "Oh no! I guess we will have to break his legs." I said, "Or kidnap…
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The Arrow that Flies
Sacha bought his airline ticket to go to the U.S. today. As in Seattle. As in going to live in Seattle. As in leaving France, as in leaving. Leaving…
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Finding a Path
Traveling the spiritual journey. Taking the inner road. Following the path that leads from the heart, that echos the soul, that opens our eyes to seeing that which is…
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A Scene in the Life of a Brocante Dealer
The Scene: Two women walking around a very shabby and not so chic brocante in France. Characters: Gina: An American woman who speaks some French, loves the brocante,…
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Creating Space in an Old Home
The heat wave that had been raising havoc these last few weeks finally broke, bringing strong cool winds. At the brocante the usual conversation of…
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What I saw amongst the many antiques that caught my attention at the brocante today. A few sweet beauties that for one reason or another that I do…
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Everyday
The sky at sunset in Cassis, photo by Chelsea. Everyday it happens, so much does. If Chelsea hadn't sent me this photo I would not have known of the…
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French Love Letters
The 1900s French letter starts out, Dear Uncle and Aunt… Love letters such as these are hard to find. They were often on embossed paper with either small…
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