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susan
"still crazy after all these years"
Interests: Paris, Ireland, paper, books, hiking, art museums, journaling, cooking shows, old/ancient structures, rocks/boulders, National Geographic magazines, altered books, flea markets, open-air markets (good luck finding these in the US), old typewriters, fountain pens, and that's really quite enough
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What a GREAT story! It can be found here:
http://www.learner.org/interactives/literature/story/fulltext.html
Commented Jun 21, 2009 on Loving the Thread at soozphotoz
Loving the Thread
sock monkey quilt (in progress) In Natalie Chanin's Alabama Stitch Book, she advices sewers that "loving your thread infuses the work with kind intentions." On a more practical side, running the thread repeatedly through your fingers before hand-sewing, removes excess tension and thereby prev...
OUCH, sweetie. Hope your knee is feeling better soon. And no use blushing over a few spilt coins...we all do it one time/one way or another :-)
So you're going to be in Washington the state or n DC?
Commented Feb 22, 2009 on Bon voyage, Tina! at Paris Parfait
Bon voyage, Tina!
Buddha statue, North Beach, San Francisco. My friend Tina is returning to the United States next week, after a six-month secondment in Paris. I am sad to see her go. Today we had our last "outing" - shopping at Tresors de Chine, a renowned Asian antiques shop on rue Marcadet near Montmartre and...
WOW! These photo collages (or whatever they may be dubbed) are wonderful!I know that I should be commenting on the story but I'm not always known to do what I should :-)
Hope all is well with you and yours :-)
bisous
Commented Feb 13, 2009 on The art of the deal at Paris Parfait
The art of the deal
She spotted it right away, but pretended not to notice. In French, she asked him to show her Russian religious icons, one after the other. But she wasn't interested in Russian icons; not today. Before that afternoon at the brocante at Parc des Princes, she'd never been interested in daggers. But ...
LOVE the photos and the luminous colors. Here's wishing you and yours a blessed and happy New Year!
xo
Commented Jan 2, 2009 on A street called Hope at Paris Parfait
A street called Hope
In 2009, let's dwell in hope... ...and take Ben Franklin's words to heart. Let's appreciate every sunrise for the gift it is. Take time to watch the sunsets. Help protect human rights and civil liberties. Cherish our freedoms. Remember our history. Get involved in our communities,...
Tara, these photos are impeccable. Thanks for letting me "travel" along with you as I have no travel plans of my own until April :-)
Commented Oct 19, 2008 on La Pedrera's undulating beauty at Paris Parfait
La Pedrera's undulating beauty
Iron decorative trim on balcony railings, as viewed from the interior of La Pedrera, Barcelona. The windows overlook Passeig de Gracia. For photos of Antoni Gaudi's sculptural chimneys, balustrades and ventilation towers on the building's roof terrace, go here. La Pedrera's main doorway, ...
Gosh darn, golly, and [wink] rootin' tootin' if you didn't hit the nail on this one, Tara. The fact that a Washington Post poll found that 90 something percent of its responders would rather see Palin in a bikini than Jessica Simpson testifies to how seriously she is viewed as a political figure. On the other hand, Palin just might reply to such findings.....Aw, shucks!
*hugs*
Commented Oct 4, 2008 on Palin's phony populism insults us all at Paris Parfait
Palin's phony populism insults us all
In Salon, Joe Conason wonders why more conservatives aren't disgusted that their party nominated a person devoid of qualifications for the vice presidency. An excerpt: "...Why should we pretend not to notice when Gov. Palin's ideas make no sense? Having said last week that "it doesn't matter" wh...
Didn't know you were leaving so soon! See ya there mon amie :-)
Commented Jul 16, 2008 on BlogHer-bound at Paris Parfait
BlogHer-bound
San Francisco photographed May 22 through the glass at Coit Tower, Telegraph Hill. Am off to San Francisco for fun and adventure at the BlogHer conference, where I'm looking forward to seeing some of my favourite bloggers and meeting new ones. I will remain in San Francisco for nearly two weeks...
I love the juxtaposition of the older buildings with the high rises in the background...and you're worried about taking photos...you silly girl ;-)
see ya soon! xo
Commented Jul 9, 2008 on Leaps of faith at Paris Parfait
Leaps of faith
The Transamerica Pyramid Building, viewed from Montgomery and Union, Telegraph Hill, San Francisco. "Be bold and mighty forces come to your aid. Until one is committed, there is hesitancy; the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there i...
Jordana looks stunning and the photos are exquisite. (BTW... Indulgences are not only allowed, but encouraged :-)
Commented Jun 7, 2008 on The graduate at Paris Parfait
The graduate
Please indulge me once again as I post cap-and-gown photos of my daughter Jordana Noelle Shalhoub, following her graduation with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Savannah College of Art & Design on Saturday, May 31 in Savannah, Ga. Walking onstage. Receiving her diploma. Jordana with her ...
I know you'll look gorgeous in your new ensemble! (Remember to get photos of YOU too...even if you don't post them) Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
xoxo
Commented May 18, 2008 on Sleepless in Savannah at Paris Parfait
Sleepless in Savannah
A sepia-tinted photo of a crowned head, sculptor's model and assorted antiques at Anges et Demons at the Antiquites Brocante which ends Sunday at Place de la Bastille, Paris. Am in Savannah in the midst of a mad whirlwind of activities surrounding my daughter Jordana's first fashion collection....
Again, gorgeous photos and how nice to see the sunshine [sigh]. I'm wearing the brown shell bracelet I bought at the shop on Ile Saint Louis but I must say that my Starbuck's salad can't compare to the fresh salade at the cafe. bisous.
Commented May 5, 2008 on Mai / May / Mayo at Paris Parfait
Mai / May / Mayo
Guillame Apollinaire's poem about May, handwritten in French at a spring exhibition at Les Passages in Boulogne-Billancourt. Endless blue skies and an historic church set behind a town hall, currently under renovation near Le Bon Marche, Paris. Grey skies more typical of spring in Paris. C...
Glad to see you're both UP & running and OUT and running :-)
Commented Jan 14, 2008 on Telling our stories at Paris Parfait
Telling our stories
The Light Dances at Night by Randall LaGro, oil on canvas, photo courtesy of the Blue Rain Gallery, Santa Fe and Taos, New Mexico. "If there is magic in story writing, and I am convinced that there is, no one has ever been able to reduce it to a recipe that can be passed from one person to anot...
What a stunning portrait! The photographer sure managed to capture your gentility and fire beautifully...and the highlights in your hair are soooo enviable too :-) xo
Commented Apr 13, 2007 on C'est moi at Paris Parfait
C'est moi
Photographed April 10, Bois du Boulogne, Paris by Di Mackey
This is disturbing on many levels, Tara. Your friend undoubtedly does not know the risk she is putting herself in. She should consider the following statistic:
Guns kept in the home for self-protection are 43 times more likely to kill a family member or friend than to kill in self-defense. [ Kellermann and Reay, N.E. Journal of Medicine]
I would imagine that the risk could be even higher on a dark parking lot with a surprise attack...it's quite doubtful that her attacker would give her sufficient warning to fire her gun in the same manner she might on a practice range.
Commented Apr 13, 2007 on Of guests and guns at Paris Parfait
Of guests and guns
Remember the musical Annie Get Your Gun about Annie Oakley? I felt like I'd stepped back in time yesterday, during a surreal conversation with our latest guests. They live in a medium-sized American city, where one is a lawyer and the other a reporter. The lawyer was concerned about his wife, the...
C'est tres beau! (and I don't mean the flowers--although they ARE lovely and you did a fantastic job of illustrating that :-)
Commented Apr 7, 2007 on Scenes from a French market at Paris Parfait
Scenes from a French market
Benoit, the handsome and charming French florist, sells a profusion of gorgeous flowers, floral arrangements and potted plants. Ladies, he is contemplating a move to the United States! Masses of tulips from Benoit's floral shop. Roses, roses and more roses! Daisies for planting ar...
You've such an eye for "pretties"! I especially like the colorful blocks (no surprise there). You photographed these so well, Tara!
(Hope all is well with you)xo
Commented Mar 20, 2007 on Last-minute Chatou finds at Paris Parfait
Last-minute Chatou finds
A wooden box containing French alphabet wooden blocks, probably from the 1950s. Find of the day: a 19th-century Madonna gilt crown with rhinestone "sapphires" and "diamonds" to add to my collection. A heavy piece of pottery for storing liquids.
What a treasure! I will vicariously enjoy your trip to the brocante...keep your eyes peeled for little bits of fabric & lace too :-)
Boy, I can't wait for testing to be over!!! I miss visiting on the net :-(
xo
Commented Mar 7, 2007 on Objet de curiosite at Paris Parfait
Objet de curiosite
Wooden wheel advertising a Paris printing company. Each spoke of the wheel is edged by a rubber stamp of a letter of the alphabet. I am mad about old typeface letters, typewriter keys, etc. This stems from early exposure to newspaper printing presses, the smell of printer's ink, the fascination...
You have so eloquently voiced one of my pet peeves about American restaurants: I am at the restaurant to chat with my friends/family, NOT the waiter! Courtesy is one thing; faux friendship quite another :-)
And speaking of conformity, I must admit that I am always delighted when someone stops me on the streets of Paris to ask for directions. As soon as I politely apologize in French, the gig is up...but it's always fun for those few first minutes!
Commented Feb 11, 2007 on Vivre la difference at Paris Parfait
Vivre la difference
Vintage hand-carved miniature shoe lasts and slippers from a French shoemaker, gifts from my friend Gabrielle. Last week I had lunch with Gabrielle in a little medieval village outside Paris. On the way, we were discussing her recent trip to Washington, D.C. She told me that she and her friend ...
Congrats! You're always a winner..but I'll vote for you anyway ;-)
Commented Feb 2, 2007 on Share the Love Blog Awards at Paris Parfait
Share the Love Blog Awards
Voting for the Share the Love Blog Awards - created by Heather at One Woman's World - is now underway. I am thrilled to have been nominated in four categories: Best Writing, Most Thought-Provoking, Best Commenter and Blog You'll Never Stop Reading. And I am honoured to be in the excellent com...
The haiku are wonderful and the photos are astounding...doubly so because Tom took almost identical photos (times 200)...this is Ankor Wat!
Commented Feb 2, 2007 on Roots run deep at Paris Parfait
Roots run deep
For One Deep Breath's "roots/connection" challenge, three haiku to match photos by Marie-Claire Holmes: Roots wrap this building strangling the infrastructure but can't stifle growth The trees grow taller as buildings collapse with age man's folly displayed Roots run deeper now than any sto...
So clever and true...I love the key analogy (and cards!).
Commented Jan 22, 2007 on Persistence is key at Paris Parfait
Persistence is key
1940s French advertising cards featuring illustrations of keys from various museums. From left, a clef en fer (key of iron) encrusted in gold with the names and titles of the Sultans of the Mamelouks, Egyptian, 14th century from the Musee du Louvre. The brown key is 16th-century German from the...
Love the Kidku! Speaking of which...you still look like a kid...but write like a sage...lovely reflections :-)
Commented Jan 15, 2007 on Reflecting pools at Paris Parfait
Reflecting pools
When I saw the One Deep Breath prompt "reflections," my first thought was of the haiku I wrote at age 12, which won an award: The mirror reflects a nameless shapeless image who is this lost child? All these years later, more reflections come to mind: Blue-green eyes mirror the joy and pain she'...
You clever girl! The board is spectacular but what really made my heart go "thump" was the note.awwwwwwwwwwwww :-)
Commented Jan 13, 2007 on A weekend project at Paris Parfait
A weekend project
If you like the retro or "shabby chic" look, it's easy to make a chalk/bulletin board for your kitchen! It's a simple weekend project using recycled bits of wood, a piece of steel cable, metal hooks, chalkboard paint and whatever colours you want to paint your bulletin board. The sweet message ...
Bravo! You are always the gracious and generous hostess, Tara, even when describing declines...and particualarly when dinner guests arrive lost, late, and sopping wet ;-)
Commented Jan 13, 2007 on Weekends only at Paris Parfait
Weekends only
A bouquet of Benoit's red and purple tulips from the local market came home with me. For the Sunday Scribblings prompt "I have an idea:" A charming American woman who's leaving Paris after many years has the perfect solution when it comes to entertaining out-of-town friends: she ensconces them ...
You did a great job with these shots! I especially like the first one that shows so much of the ominous sky :-)
Please tell me this wasn't there yet at Thanksgiving because I sure didn't notice it! I did ride it at sunset back in 2000 with Sara and it was great fun! Thanks for the photos...sigh....
Commented Jan 8, 2007 on Taking down the ferris wheel at Paris Parfait
Taking down the ferris wheel
When I emerged from the metro at Concorde at 2 p.m. - yes, another grey rainy winter's day in Paris - I glanced to my right and noticed only half of the ferris wheel was still standing! In this photo, the landmark Eiffel Tower (background) is visible. The crane in the center is removing large...
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