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The First Christmas
(photo of Chelsea and Sacha when they were younger.) When I arrived in France many moons ago, Christmas trees were not part of Christmas. The Christmas consumer market…
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Who Was Your Childhood Friend?
Growing up I had so many cousins that I instantly became friends, that I never knew the difference between family and friends. They were all in the same. Moving to…
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Saturday Art Saves: Amy Kortuem
Photo Source Amy Kortuem Every Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who…
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The Symbol of Christmas
Christmas traditions… mine include a Christmas tree, wheat grass, Christmas music by Raffi, setting up the nativity, chestnut soup, opening Christmas presents on the 24th… When I was…
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The Christmas Baby Named Her Brother Sacha
Our daughter learned to talk early. At sixteen months she told me she did not want to wear a diaper. I had never mentioned the toilet to her, so…
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French Secret for Long Life: Stinky Cheese
Photo Source KellsCraft "It's packed with fat and salt—yet a moldy blue cheese could help you live longer, say researchers. Though the French enjoy a diet high in saturated…
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The Gift Within
Untie the strings, pull back the cover, open your arms and give the gift of your true self.
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How to Cure a Common Cold and Feel Like a Wonderful Mom
Sacha came home with a cold. Running nose, Slight fever, Scratchy throat, Achy, Feeling like Blah-Ville was residing in his body. And I was happy to have an excuse to…
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The Light That Leads
Yesterday morning when I turned on the Christmas tree lights, the lights on top no longer worked. My first thought was, "Oh darn it! I don't want to take…
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Saturday Art Saves….Simon Beck
Photo Source Simon Beck Every Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone who…
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