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The Faithfulness of the Ordinary
2026-03-24 11:00 UTC by Corey

The dandelions, bright yellow against the gray sky —

faithful wildflowers leading the path to spring,

often overlooked, and yet so welcoming.

Am I as faithful on my path as the wildflowers are in spring?

Rain or shine, without fanfare, no praise, a continuous invite to whatever comes my way.

What’s for Dinner?
2026-03-23 11:00 UTC by Corey

Cherry tomatoes are out of season. We all know that. But then there are greenhouses…

In a large terra-cotta dish that I found at the brocante.
Add about a pound of cherry tomatoes.
Whole. Uncut.
Nestled side by side— no stacking, single layer.

Six cloves of garlic, roughly chopped.
A good handful of capers, pinenuts, and
...

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The Brocante Rabbit For Easter
2026-03-22 11:00 UTC by Corey

The first time I saw one of those rabbits at the brocante, I smiled wide with delight. I nearly tripped over myself reaching for it, as if someone else might snatch it away in that very second.

Never mind that it was meant for pâté de lapin… and I am a vegetarian.

That didn’t matter.

What I saw—what I felt—was Easter. Soft spring...

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My Latest Brocante Find
2026-03-21 11:00 UTC by Corey

A very large plaster relief. When I saw it – it spoke to me. And as it did, I started to wonder where in my house did I have wall space for it- and what was I going to have to give up so that it could come home with me.

Why do you even look at big things?, Or things that go on the wall. I should look at seeds, buttons, dice, tiny little...

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Chelsea’s Chickens and Pickles
2026-03-20 11:00 UTC by Corey

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When You Are Four
2026-03-19 11:00 UTC by Corey

Olivia eyed the rope tower looking up, reflecting on something only she could hear.
That pull between wanting and not daring.

A hand reached, then another, then glancing at me for reassurance.

She climbed a little, came back, glowing with the feeling that she could try again.
And next time, perhaps, go a bit further.

Building...

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