I Remember

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the sweet days

of

blogging.

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 An abundance of 

burgeoning creativity

accompanied by

what seemed to be

a wealth

of 

friendships

has left a lasting

but lonely impression on me.

But 

beautiful life 

blossoms on

and

sometimes I just collapse 

into 

jubilation.

 

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I will never forget.

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I have been invited to sit down

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with

Vicki Archer

and a few of her readers

to 

simply get to know 

each other during

the

summer series

that 

Vicki created 

called 

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 I am honored to be featured

on 

Vicki Archer's beautiful page

for which

she graciously asked me 

to participate by

answering 

a few questions

about 

myself.

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Click on Vicki's link

to learn about

my fashion preferences

beauty secrets 

and 

the woman I've become.

An Empty Ball Room

and the escalating

rhythms

of 

a ballet accompanist

always invite me

to feel young again

and sore 

the next day...

but when

 

with Irina

at

 The American Swedish Institute

came to an end

my camera lens kept dreaming

with an eye wide open to 

finding new portals

in my city

toward self-expression. 

As I prepare for 

(back to school)

 on

August 25


 I would like to thank

my friends, readers and visitors

for 

your loyal companionship.
 
I will be back 

 at 

the end of August 

but for now...

wishing you an

Midsummer Day's Dream.

Finally, all photos by Anita Rivera Castles Crowns and Cottages

Photos of me by Irina of Gypsy in Me

Our travels are over

and it's time to unpack

the memories.

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Not everyone has

or 

ever will putter around  


Europe

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but nothing can stop 

the heart

from flying where it desires

because

journeys of the imagination

are the most fun 

to collect

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and unpack

anytime

in your favorite places

of

reflection.

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I would like to thank each one of

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from 

a quiet corner of my home

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for creating an atmosphere

of 

  loving collaboration for

our 

Simply Irresistible Link Party 2014.


Now it's time to serve up the winner

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of the vintage

Sheffield Georgian Tea Set.

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From a random draw...

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from

Angelsdoor

is the winner!

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Now to Penny 

and 

the rest of you...

Make Yourself At Home

I've left the key for you

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alors

Faites Comme Chez Vous 

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So then

Make Yourself At Home

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relax

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soak in the summertime

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and enjoy the scenery.

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Dear readers and friends,

I will be entertaining 

a friend  

that I have not seen in over

37 years.

 

I will 

be away 

from the computer 

all week

but you are

always

close to my heart.

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