French la Vie

                Last night I called my childhood friend Shelley to ask her for her coffee cake recipe. Her voice sounded little and scratchy. "Do you…

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Chandelier found at an antique shop. Bust found at an antique market under the table of a vendor. I thought maybe it was sold since it was under the table.…

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                Subtle beauty, graceful exposure, with a pace that lends a lightness to your steps. Since this summer August 30th, we have had (unless I…

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                The amazing thing. Yes the amazing thing. The amazing thing how out of nowhere love strikes and cuts through the darkness showing the way.…

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The house was quiet, a stillness lingered waiting to be filled. The distant laughter of days gone by, and days to come. It sure feels good to be home! Photo:…

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                He sat at the far end of the garden like a statue. Perfectly still. I called out, "You don’t fool me!" Though he didn’t…

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                Whenever I visit my Belle Mere (Mother in law,) memories of the past seem to bud and bloom, memories of what it was like…

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                Dinard, France. Large, fairytale-like mansions line the northern coast between Dinard and Saint Malo. A century old trail snugs tightly the coastline, which you…

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