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Drawing

June 2, 2010

When I was young (before life took off like a bullet), I drew. All the time. I haven’t sat down for years to draw anything other than silly faces or hearts for my kids. This morning, I sat at my kitchen table with a pencil and paper. It felt good. I reflected on where I [...]

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Children are happiness

April 15, 2010

My children are my greatest source of happiness. They make me smile all the time. Been very busy searching for a new apartment in Bienne and a job any where in that area. I am so happy to be moving forward instead of standing still. I hope you are all having a great week so [...]

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Easter vacation

April 7, 2010

Vilay found out last Thursday that he was laid off for all of this week. We decided to call his parents and ask to visit them in Strasbourg for a few days. We ended up leaving Friday and returning today. I feel so much better about so many things after this mini-vacation. It has cleared [...]

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What I have today

February 27, 2010

On the way home from the grocery I stopped to talk with a neighbor that has lived in our village her whole life.  She tells me about how she would take long  walks with her children in the forests around here.  They would picnic and play in the forest before returning home.   She tells [...]

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Christmas spirit

December 7, 2008

My children LOVE Christmas.   In fact, my six year old daughter talks about Christmas all throughout the year. “How much longer until Christmas, Mama?”, she asks at least once a month. Today, we treated our children to a Christmas market.   They were so happy to be there.  My six year old daughter kept [...]

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Life is in the making of moments that you cherish

August 27, 2008

Instead of sitting in front of the computer or television… Make a flower cake with your children. Eat it slowly over warm tea and with a side of lively conversation. Enjoy the cake with all your senses while you note how intelligent and sweet your children are. Take a walk even if the sun is [...]

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