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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
Thus the visual society
“If a man is tall, then clearly he has authority. If he has a gorgeous voice, then his words are also golden. If he looks…remote and spiritual, then so is the man within. Thus the visual society. Except that just … Continue reading
Boyd was a Perfect Cowboy
“Frank thought for a minute. Boyd was a perfect cowboy. All he cared about was cows, but he did care about cows. He could see a sore-footed one from almost two miles off, as Frank had one day found out. … Continue reading
Those of us who read carry around with us a secret knowledge
“What I sought in books was imagination, it was depth, depth of thought and feeling; some sort of extreme of subject matter; some nearness to death; some call to courage. I myself was getting wild; I wanted wildness, originality, genius, … Continue reading
Posted in Reading and writing quotes
Tagged Annie Dillard, Books, courage, reading, strength
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A Very Penelope Halloween
Sunday I was invited to view the home of one of my shop’s regular customers. She was having a Halloween party that evening and wanted me to see how she decorated…especially since most of her decor came from Penelope’s Hope … Continue reading
Posted in Penelope the Shop
Tagged Halloween, Halloween decor, Halloween party, Holiday, Home, Lori Mitchell, Martha Stewart, Penelope's Hope Chest
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My Next Guy: A Checklist
We learn along the way. Sometimes the hard way. When we fall in love, our checklist of desired qualities can be set aside while we are swept off our feet and madly in love. My last relationship had some very … Continue reading
One’s embrace may be turned outward
“Nobody grows up. Everybody carries around all the selves that they have ever been, intact, waiting to be reactivated in moments of pain, of fear, of danger. Everything is retrievable, every shock, every hurt. But perhaps it becomes a duty … Continue reading
Posted in truth and courage quotes
Tagged challenge, courage, embrace, memories, Release, strong woman
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Brookhaven Fall Show 2011
Brookhaven Vintage Marketplace Antiques, Artist Goods, & Seasonal Home Decor October 6-15, 2011 Weekdays 10am-7pm, Sat, 10-5, Sun 11-5 Closed Monday October 10th for restocking Featuring Primitives, Furniture, Holiday Decor, Vintage Linens, China and Glassware, Local Gourmet Foods, Local Artist … Continue reading
Getting on an airplane on 9/11
On a recent trip to the south my friend and I happened to drive through several areas that had just been destroyed by tornadoes. Everyone we talked to had been affected by the tornadoes…some had lost relatives or neighbors…lost businesses … Continue reading
Calling the French arrogant is a little like saying Romans speak Italian
“It was, Bill Ernst said, a breach of the rules, but he thought the Peruvian officials were going a little hard on the French. They should be disqualified for that day’s diving, but not for the entire competition. A Chilean … Continue reading
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