Author Archives: thefolia

The Writer’s Table

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  Silence–not one a peep. Sorry little birds, I do enjoy waking up to your flight at the break of dawn every morning. Your chirping is sweat music to my ears but not at this hour. No distractions please—only the … Continue reading →

Hold onto Your Worry Beads

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  Over the holiday break I consciously spent less time on the commuter and more time reading books. It’s so tempting, convenient and extremely addicting to read everything online, but due to the surprising chill in the air, I stayed … Continue reading →

Dreaming of a White Christmas

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Bring holiday cheer into your nest with a cozy comfort feeling of casual and shabby chic aesthetic. Sun bleach white reminds me of white sand beaches—simple and soft yet opulent in beauty. White can also brighten up your nest with … Continue reading →

Silver and Gold

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Can you mix the two precious metals? Absolutely!   As the story goes, a group of distinguished foreigners visited the swaddled newborn bearing gifts of gold (frankincense and myrrh also accompanied the metal brought for his adoration.)  The Magi or … Continue reading →

The Early Bird Catches a Glimpse of Beauty

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I wake up to a spectrum of mauve every morning. The iridescent rays stretch and encompass my floor to ceiling windows and I feel instant warmth. This morning hug of mine is so lovely and transmits bolts of energy even … Continue reading →

A Splash of Local Color

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The one thing I did carve time out for the morning after (The Move) was a trip to the local farmer’s market. Even though turning on the stove-top would have presented a fire hazard, a desperate need to add freshness … Continue reading →

Thankful for…

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  Thankful for the bread we break, thankful for the feast we ate. Thankful for the juice we drank. Thankful for the sweet and savory scents that perfumed our nest. Thankful for the adventurous expressions that resonated throughout our day, … Continue reading →

When Your System Fails You

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Things happen and I follow with a trailer of belongings in tow again and some need of  soul searching.  I will vow to grant things to happen instead of the overwhelming feeling of the world upon my shoulders, my courage … Continue reading →

Purple Prizes

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Figs Left alone. Forgotten, tiny and alone. Without my belongings without burdening histories, only the present under the drooping branches of figs. As I close my eyes, I can smell their sweet fragrance see their royal purple cloaks. I can … Continue reading →

One Lovely Blog Award

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I accept! Thank you Jodi for the nomination or for the kick in the a_ _ as you put it so Jodi-like.  You have made me laugh through this strangely exciting blogging world I have found myself in. Thanks for … Continue reading →