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MOMster in Paris
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a mother living in Paris surviving twinshock, unpredictable weather and dog poop
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on balance
some days I wonder. if balance is something that has to be achieved, or is experienced ever so briefly whenever I find pure joy in the little details and ordinary moments that collectively provide a glimpse of what a fulfilling, imperfect, authentic...
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(thoughts from this weekend) where feelings of worthiness and gratitude stem from
acknowledging that going back to the beginning (over and over again) is part of the creative process. finding my soul in the things of the world: the freshly scrubbed floor in my kitchen, the exhilarating sense of completion while sharpening colored...
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on creative impulse
"if you read the letters of the painter Van Gogh you will see what his creative impulse was. it was just this: he loved something - the sky, say. he loved human beings. he wanted to show human beings how beautiful the sky was. so he painted it for t...
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10 things to remember when picking up the camera again
clean your lens. wear comfortable shoes. don't worry if it's been a while. you were busy living your life, and there's nothing wrong with that. keep your eyes open. be fully present. possess a spirit of giving. remember the joy, gratitude an...
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where I want to be
in a café rue Montorgueil, wiping up the balsamic vinegar dressing on my plate with a piece of bread, chatting with my best friend from kindergarten, holding a glass of wine, wearing my favorite t-shirt, with my sunglasses on a...

