• French Grocery List

    The first time I went to the grocery store in France, I bought sour milk instead of milk, and cornstarch instead of flour. After that I always took a dictionary.…

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  • One Foot on the Ground

                          When the ground was rocky, dry, barren, and uneven. She bent down and tied a velvet ribbon on her ankle. "There!" she…

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  • The Hourglass

                       Time worn and true like grains of sand. Each second-each grain carries a memory to tomorrows distant shores. photo: Eighteen century, French hourglass,…

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  • Spring Rose

    The vernal equinox, the first day of spring, when the day and the night are of equal length. Light and dark. Perfect balance. Rose and thorn. Finding balance: Standing on…

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  • A Miracle

                          My friend’s little boy Raphael was diagnosed with cancer when he was not quite two years of age. The doctors said he…

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  • Antiques and Vintage Links

    Take a virtual tour of everything antiques by clicking on any photo. Linked are different sites about: How to buy antiques, where to meet other bloggers who deal or create…

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  • French Brocante

                       I swear to God one of the most incredible antique fairs that I have been to in a very long time, is happening…

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  • Open Door

                       When a door closes another door opens. What if one door closes and another opens only half-way. Do you believe that the door…

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  • Inspiration

                              -The words of little children while they play. -Twilight as it sets the stage for the moon to grow large. –The…

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  • French Husband Learns to Fly

    I am terrified of flying. One would have thought that would’ve been a reason for me not to have married and moved to France from California. Thirteen hours on a…

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