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Thoughts on beauty, softness, and the quiet art of living well.

Chico

Bonjour

Chico

Some memories begin with a whispered conversation in the dark. Others arrive on four tiny paws. This one has luminous green eyes, a pink collar with a butterfly bow, and absolutely no respect for the laws of physics.

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The Escape

Bonjour

The Escape

I learned to escape Not by running away. Not by packing a suitcase or disappearing to another country.
I did that long ago. I also did something else to vanish.
In…

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Bread, Honey and the Sea

Bonjour

Bread, Honey and the Sea

Fruit that smells like poetry. Honey as sweet as a smile. An old white car, a quiet road beside the sea, and a heart learning that even solitude can sometimes be tender.

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Breakfast Bonjour

Bonjour

Breakfast Bonjour

This morning feels a little different. For the first time in a long while, I woke up without wondering what was happening in Second Life. A few days ago I closed…

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Welcome home

Bonjour

Welcome home

If you arrived here from Primfeed® or Second Life®, heartily welcome. Some of you have been reading my posts for months. Some of you have exchanged comments with…

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A space for beauty, words and quiet reflections. Written by Charlotte, somewhere between San Fran, NYC, Paris and a cup of tea.