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Blackberry Pie
I can't stand it. Sacha is in Willows, my hometown, with his cousins… his being there makes me want to run and catch the next plane. The subject…
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The 24th Birthday
Twenty four years ago I gave birth to Sacha. Today he is in Willows celebrating with my family, his heartland. I wish I could be there too! Though I…
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Saturday Sweet
Saturday at the brocante I spied this darling handmade cup. I didn't buy it, and that is okay. Thank you for all the advice, thoughts and ideas about…
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…And Then There Was a Sink
Thinking to use this as a kitchen sink… Because after buying the tub why not really make a splash. Yann what do you think? Just say, "Yes, wow, great!"…
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A Letter to Yann, Because He is Away and I Need to Prepare for the Surprise…
Dear Yann, I kind of bought an enormous hand made very old copper tub. It doesn't seem enormous in this photo… But believe me, you are going to…
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Until the Way is Safe Again.
The stories of sadness, reminds me of when Ruth and I were in Paris not far from the attacks, how silent the city was, how you could feel the…
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The Angel Above
My Grandmother Frances came to America from the Azores. Her trunk was filled with simple necessities: A linen towel, a few chemises, a hairbrush, a dress in…
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Orlando
Unfair this life thing. I cannot and do not want to imagine the fear, but there it is staring and it doesn't go away, and it shouldn't. Dancing, as…
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Flowers on Sunday
A rose in Provence against an old wall. Ready to bloom. Rose petal tips. Stand by me.…
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Views From my Kitchen Counter
Views from my kitchen counter. Where I am most of the time. Brocantes finds take center stage. Recycling at its best. Silver utensils in…
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