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Vintage French Childrens Book Fables de La Fontaine / Rare 1982 Edition Illustrated by Romain Simon / Gautier Languereau Publishers
Vintage 1960s Sundress Cocktail Sheath Dress / Advance 9770 / Size 18 Bust 38
Vintage Maxann Charm Bracelet with British Style Charms and Enamel Hearts
Author Archives: Lynette
Ordinary Life is Laced with Miracles
“Ordinary life was laced with miracles, I knew that, had read enough poetry to understand that we are elevated with the knowing, and yet it was difficult to notice and be grateful when one was continually fatigued and irritated. I … Continue reading
Posted in Human Nature quotes, truth and courage quotes
Tagged book quote, Jane Hamilton, miracles, poetry, quote, sense of wonder
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Barreled Against Every Challenge
“Brigadier Driscoll was coming from the pond. In youth an athlete, Driscoll held himself in past tension, barreled against every challenge. Wet and near naked, his body was corded by evidence of past exploits, muscles and sinews pushing up through … Continue reading
Posted in Beautifully written-quotes
Tagged great writing, muscle man, quote, Shirley Hazzard
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Peonies & Penelopes
Pam from Peonies & Possibilities and I have been doing outdoor antique faires together for several years now and we have so much fun and share similar tastes so our treasures really blend well. We keep adding display components to … Continue reading
Scarlett and Fried Chicken
Sometimes we just need a girlfriend moment. With so much going on in our lives….just time to spend a few hours doing something fun and frivolous. My friend Pam had just finished reading Gone With the Wind and had gotten … Continue reading
Bravery Could Emerge in Tiny Doses
“She didn’t want to be noticed. It suddenly struck her what an advantage that might have given her, if, like Primo Levi, she’d been taken to Auschwitz. It was good not to attract attention. She had no skills that might … Continue reading
Posted in truth and courage quotes
Tagged Austwitz, book quote, Bravery, courage, Holocaust, Margaret Forster, surviving Austwitz
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Lovely Dame
I LOVE terms of endearment. It amuses me to no end to call my cat Coco “puppy”. It’s one of my little loving names for her, as is Sweet Pumpkin Girl. I think loving and/or funny nicknames add a wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in The World According to Me
Tagged Coco, fun names, nicknames, pet names, terms of endearment
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Our Brookhaven Spring Show is almost here!
We worked hard on our displays today, and tomorrow we will be putting the finishing touches before opening our doors at 5pm for our Preview party…..we have several new vendors this show, including two fabulous furniture curators, handmade candles, upcycled … Continue reading
Happiness is a Journey
Posted in Photo Quotes
Tagged Gina Lollobrigida, Gina Lollobrigida quote, happiness, happiness quote, quote
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A Chance to Undo the Damage
“She told me that Henry showed signs of narcissistic personality disorder. For Cathy she suggested a possible diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. Women with borderline personality disorder are emotionally unstable and intensely needy, and often resort to dramatic gestures to … Continue reading
Penelope's Musings 