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Thanks Prue - I agree the poem is delightful. Also interesting that you mentioned Desiderata because that one actually crossed my mind yesterday as I was contemplating how my life has changed and how simplicity is moving to the top of the priority list. The first line truly seems to have arrived for me:

"Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible, without surrender, be on good terms with all persons."

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Another delight, Prue - your 'Desiderata' has stopped me in my tracks to consider what would be on my own list. I'm treating it as a prompt - for which thank you!

Your grace shines through in your pictures of ballet class - you are all so beautifully poised. Absolutely wonderful stuff - and it's totally clear that you're all having a fabulous time!

I'm going to be checking out your wonderful links - you always point me in the most wonderful directions. Thank you. 😘

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Pshaw, Rebecca! (toes drawing cicrle in dirt and cheeks flushing...)

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So much to love here! I’ll come back for a closer look later when I have a little more time. But what a pleasure. 🤗🤗😘

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Ohh this was so fun to read, and like the others said, I’m looking forward to diving into the links. I always feel calm after your Saturday reads. So many thanks for that. And before I forget, I sent you an email via your author page-I have a bunch of photos of l’Ile do Barbe for you if you want to see them anytime. Shall I try to reach you via em here instead?

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Oh my gosh! Yes, yes, yes please, Sabrina.

And if you have the time, any memories of sight, sound, smell, touch etc of the island.

I know it sounds strange but my dearest friend, my former researcher (who lived in Lyon), died and this is what he would do - not just find fact but would find the ethereal things for me. he knew what I needed without me barely saying a word. I do miss him so.

Contact via my website email would be fine if that's okay with you. I honestly can't thank you enough.

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Oh goodness I’m so delighted to be able to help! I will get in touch once I am back home later today. And what a lovely friend he sounds like. So very sorry he is not here for you now. You must miss him terribly. ❤️

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