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The Living
2026-05-27 11:29 UTC by Corey

Another bomb.
Dust hanging in the air.
Names becoming prayers.

Then the brooms, shovels- bare hands.

Men sweeping destruction into piles.
Someone lifting fallen fruit back into a crate.
A chair turned upright.
Resilience clutched.

The killed carried away.
The wounded gathered close.
Hearts holding infliction from...

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Cultivating the Inner Garden
2026-05-27 11:00 UTC by Corey

Flowers in her hair
Petals wrap around her
Perfume traces her steps
A garden planted with her thoughts
Seeds spill
Her hand reach for the watering can

Rain gathers in her palms
Tulips bloom beside her door
The wind carries traces of tea and honey
Branches sway with her song
Pruning calls
Her hands return to the...

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Jewelry at the Brocante
2026-05-26 11:00 UTC by Corey

I’ve had two groups recently on French la Vie where some of the guests were looking for jewelry. Each mixes medals, chains, pendants, and rhinestones. The other searches for vintage jewelry with bling and bang.

I wear very little jewelry myself, and I can count on one hand how many times I’ve looked for jewelry at the brocante....

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Roses to Say Hello
2026-05-25 11:00 UTC by Corey

Poppy Field at Last
2026-05-24 11:00 UTC by Corey

Funny how a poppy field finds me whenever I am wearing a white dress.

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French Craftmanship: Aubusson Cartoon
2026-05-23 11:00 UTC by Corey

An Aubusson cartoon is a full-scale painted design used as the template for weaving an Aubusson tapestry. The cartoon guided weavers by showing the exact composition, colors, and details of the final textile artwork.

These cartoons were placed behind or beneath the loom so the weaver could follow the image accurately while working.

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