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 
 

 

Summer is thawing out

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and is now washing ashore

as a 

bottled adventure.

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But the fun isn't over for me

because

~ it's back to school~

 

and this time

 I'll be teaching teenagers

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  the monumental achievements  

of 

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traditions

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renowned culinary practices

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art and architecture

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and varying lifestyles

oddur thorisson with permission from "manger"

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while I'm teaching them 

how to properly conjugate 

their verbs.

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But the first thing that a 

beginning French student
 

wants to know how to say

and will never forget

is

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But It Just Sounds Better

in French  to say

the stars  
 

suspended in distant position

glisten like ice

having locked your summer fantasies

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 travels

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and whims

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into treasures

 frozen

under their glittering canopy.

 
What particular things have you

mapped out in

your summer's constellation?

For me it was a

family reunion in Southern California 

taking a poetry writing class

reading in my garden

my garden

 

-ground I've cultivated for-

connection

illumination

meditation

under a shared space with you