Spring is about ready

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to hatch.

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has finally broken through the clouds

with wings

of spring 

hope

where I live.

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Wishing you all

a 

happy first day of spring.

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To my former viewers and readers

I'd like to wish you 

all

a peaceful

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gentle

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and sweet holiday.

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When Linda from the Blog

Life and Linda

asked me to participate in

The Bloggers' Writing Process Tour

I thought it would be a good time

to share more about 

the writer

behind the scenes.

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Each blogger selected

answers four questions

about her writing process

then chooses two to three others 

to do likewise and continue

the tour.  

The questions are as follows:

What am I working on? 

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How does my work differ

from others of its genre?

Why do I write what I do? 

How does my 

writing process work?

And now to the following bloggers:

Martina ~ MVS Art Impressions

Judith ~ Botanic Bleu

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What makes you happy

 

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and moves you 

to share your

passion with the world?

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She Is and Always Will Be

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And 

I simply can't resist musing

about

 

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because

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you know 

you've reached a pinnacle

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from which you might utter:

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Speaking more than one language

translates into

endless opportunities for inspiration 

and most of all

more connections

around the world.

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But even if you never think

in 

two languages at the same time

because you can still join me here

for an extended tour 

beyond France

for 

You will prepare a blog post 

on July 18 that will run to July 25

about your 

dream European destination

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and what you find 

simply irresistible

about the 

fashion

 

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lifestyle

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culinary traditions and innovations

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gardens

the stunning photography of georgianna lane here and here

decorating sensibilities

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or 

the people.

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It's your choice. 

Then during the week of July 18-25

you can come here

to link to all the other travelers' blogs

and

leave them a kind word.

Just leave me a comment on this post

to indicate that you'll participate.

Then take this banner

and put it on your blog

to let everyone know you've joined

and I'll add your link

to the list of those preparing

to explore the world

in the most creative ways. 

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  I know. 

Last year I said it would be

my last link party, but...

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Pending Itinerary

1. Judith with Botanic Bleu
2. Carolyn with Draffin Bears 
3. Violet with Create Beauty
4. Heidi with Hi-d's Place 
5. Sarah with Hyacinths for the Soul
6. Speedy and Rachel from Speedy the Cheeky House Bunny 
7. Marie-Ange du blog Rêver au Sud
8. Catherine with Cashmere Lover 
9. Robyn with Simply Fresh Dinners 
10.Denise with Denise's Delights in her Coffeeberry Cottage
11. Sandy with You May be Wandering  
12. Nancy with Fête et Fleur 
13. Mary with Tales from the Backroad
14. Suz with Crusin' Over Sixty 
15. Lynne with Dreams on 34th Street
16. Nélinha du blog Mes Passions en Toutes Saisons 
17. Penny with Angelsdoor  
18. Martina with MV'S Art Impressions
19. Karen with Garden, Home and Party 
20. Rhonda with A Little Bit French
21. Constance with Constance at Home 
22. Heather with Style Minded Chic Life
23. Marsha with Splenderosa 
24. Peggy with According to Braswell 
25. Stephanie du blog Millesfeuilles  
26. Mary Jo with Trust Your Style
27. Karen Harvey Cox with Scrapbook of Inspiration
28. Jeri Landers with Hopalong Hollow Gazette  
29. The Contessa with Vintage Hen House
30. Linnie with The Butt'ry and Book'ry 
31. Eden Clare with Artful Fairytales
32. Dawne Polis with Quiddity 2  
33. Jade with White and Shabby
34. Marcia with Marcia Pilar 
35. Emily with The French Hutch 
36. Stacey with Design Addict Mom
37. Dawn with Petals, Paper, Simple Thymes 
38. Monica with Prince Snow Farm
39. Violetta with V M Creation Atelier 
40. Marie-Paule du blog Marie-Paule Faure Paris-Campagne
41. Toves with Toves Sammensurium  
42. Irma du blog Soupières et Vieilles Dentelles
43. Karolyn with The Relished Roost 
 

 

My Life

has been beautifully

dérangée...

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slightly disordered

and 

disrupted.

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But as I examine the 

external forces beyond

that have slowed me down lately 

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I treasure

the greater might

within me...

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within 

you. 

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Internal Peace 

is

For All Seasons.

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Wishing you the most beautiful

 

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and 

peace-filled

Easter, Passover afterglow

and all the other

celebrations 

of 

YOUR LIFE.

Whether it's

your latest

 gardening crush

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summer destination

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home improvement plans

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or other personal interests

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are so much fun

to follow.

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I hope you will continue

to follow me 

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you can subscribe to 

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but if you have any problems

getting any updated posts

due to my uncertainty as to

how these changes work

please let me know!

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