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A Bit of Red
A red poppy. Such simple joy. I made a wish, as it was the first poppy I have seen this year. There will be more, fields full, alongside olive…
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Family Love… My Dad’s Birthday.
Home. That is where my heart goes, That is where I find my roots that hold me in place, That is where the long road ends, where the…
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How is it with your Mother in Law?
French brocante finds… sorry Mat. Found a pair of sconces, my Belle Mere rewired them. Rubbing my hands happily, I saw a whole new world opening up… I went…
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French Mother in Law in Town
My oh so chic French mother in law is in town. Everyone thinks she is my sister. My Belle Mere (Mother in Law, in English. Though literally Belle Mere means:…
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When the Phone Rings at Three in the Morning
I don't remember what I heard first: The phone or Yann jumping out of bed. Either way what I remember is waiting to hear what language he was going…
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In Honor of the Bells at Notre Dame
I found this little bell medal today at the brocante. In the distance, but close to what I hold true, I could hear the bells of Notre Dame ringing. We…
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Saturday Art Saves Nature’s Frost Flowers
Frost Flowers photo via gardening.bloginky.com Each Saturday I focus on a different artist that I admire. From potters to painters, chefs to collectors, seamstress to songwriters, lifestyle to lovers… anyone…
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The Home Ranch
Some would say that my Uncle Frank's soul rests in the heart of God. Though I like to think he is kicking up his heels, creating a heavenly wine party…
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Ten Things about Me that you probably don’t know…
Anchovy is not on my favorite food list. I was head song-leader in high school. My first job (I was sixteen years old.) was at an ice cream parlor. I…
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The Difference Between the French and the American
Someone once told me that the difference between a Frenchman and an American could be summarized like this: "If you put a Frenchman and an American in the middle…
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