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Last Night
Loud and lively. With moments of silence during mouthfuls. Sincere conversation threaded through while my brothers hashed out old memories. We caught up and let go, like catching fish when the…
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Full Cup of Tea
The last cup of tea before I go Slow sips savored Steam wisps weaving the days to tomorrow. While tea leaves float, telling a story yet to be said. —-…
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The Sweet Little Mouthful Wonders French Macarons
Thank you for your comments and encouragement! I am going to try them again when I am back in France. My goal is to make savory French Macarons. I had…
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French Macarons
We did it! We made those pesky French macarons with French buttercream. We made them four times in a row. Trying to perfect it takes time and patience.…
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Be Not Afraid
»be willing to do it afraid – leap afraid » Forty two Flat on Instagram I saw read this today and thought how true. How many times have…
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Darkness in Light
There could be darkness in light. Shadows are created when light passes through the leaves of a tree. The tree's roots expand due to light penetrating through the soil.…
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My Mom How She Stays Fit
A reader asked me how my mom stays so young and stylish. I asked my mom, who is 88 years old, what was her secret, and she said, "I…
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Those French Cookies
My niece Maci and I are making macaroons. The first attempt at making them was a sweet, delicious challenge. The macaroons were not perfect, though the French lemon butter cream…
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Loads of Family Photos
My nieces Maci and Kate with my mom. Sacha saying goodbye before he returned to Seattle. Yann entertaining Olivia who caught chickenpox. Sacha holding a baby…
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Thankful Enough
I am thankful I have enough More than enough Am I thankful enough? Is it enough to just be thankful? In a world divided by borders and boundaries,…
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