Author Archives: Lynette

There are Days that Sparkle

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Lynette

Yesterday was a most marvelous day. Lunch beneath a grand old chandelier at a diner that’s half antique shop, with black and white checkered floors. Driving along the curves of a gleaming river. Hours of conversation with a philosopher friend. … Continue reading →

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Violet Writes about Living in Paris, 1904

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Lynette

“This is far & away the most beautiful town I’ve ever seen.  I love the great open places (like Place de la Concorde) surrounded by fine buildings & monuments & flooded by light & air & sun.  The long look … Continue reading →

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Mirro Cook Book 1937 – Hot and Cold Desserts

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Lynette

I found this charming cookbook at an estate sale, and while it was too battered to sell I thought the recipes would be fun to share…they are truly a reflection of life in the 1930s.  I had never heard of … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To My Ex

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Lynette

It’s been three years today that our divorce was final and I never thought I would be writing you but a couple of things happened recently. The first one was that a friend asked me how I would feel if … Continue reading →

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I’m In The Mood For Love

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Lynette

I love vintage sheet music…the lyrics, the artwork, the double entendres.  Here are three romantic covers…in honor of Valentine’s Day.  

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Beauty and the Beast Within

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Lynette
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Rooms ( a poem by Ethel Romig Fuller)

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Lynette

ROOMS In church this morning I had a view Of nothing but heads From my rear view. I played with the fancy Each was a room—- Some of them needing Dustcloth and  broom. Many were fine Company places; A few … Continue reading →

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Getting Spooked in Savannah

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Lynette

I keep an open mind when it comes to ghosts, spirits, hauntings and the like….in my opinion there’s so much we DON”T know about life and death. Friends and family members have seen things, felt things, heard things…and a few … Continue reading →

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Top Five Trends at Atlanta Gift Market January 2015

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Lynette

Robin and I just got back from an exciting time at our annual trip to the Atlantasmart Gift Show in downtown Atlanta.  It’s always so exciting to see the newest trends, colors and styles.  What we found very interesting this … Continue reading →

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She Had That Rare Gift

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Lynette

“He followed her obediently and it occurred to him as they crossed the room that she had that rare gift, so rare that he had some difficulty remembering that it was only a gift, of being able to talk directly … Continue reading →

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