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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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The Helper
They want to help—Always.Not because they know how,but because they want to. Curious eyes catch what we miss.A crumb, a wrinkle in cloth, the beat of a dripping faucet-a question…
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Au Revoir Sacha
Ebb and flow, Coming- Going Love may it come steady upon your shore, Softly Steadily Often. And may it sing you home Safely.
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While We Danced
Last night, under a starlit sky and the soft embrace of a cool June evening, our little town sang with joy. The fête de la musique—music drifting from every corner,…
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Empathy Trumped Fear
This morning I was on my way to my daughter’s house, a bag of still-warm croissants in hand. You who’ve read my blog for a while know this about me:…
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