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A Little Picnic Elegance
A very full-on, rewarding work day at the Chateau with the French Muse. An elegant picnic: Baguette, fruit, cheese and wine. Divine. Thank you Nelly for the flowers. …
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A New Chapter in Being at Home in France
Me… I am preparing to open the door. To put on my best smile, and wave: "Have fun! I'll miss you! Be good! Be careful! I love you!…
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Grandmother Amaro’s Hug
What is love? That famous question that seeks an answer, over and over again. And yet we know what love is. The last time I saw my Grandmother Amaro,…
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One Giant Step Forward
The family gathers, shares stories, enjoys each other's company while diving into lunch. A family where the core is at home at the table, where nourishment is more…
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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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