Author: Valarie Budayr
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This Moment
{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
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The Sacred Pumpkin
Once there was a boy ,while carving his pumpkin, saved the seeds to plant the next spring. His mother, knowing that this was a "store-bought" pumpkin, shared with him that the seeds would not grow and produce pumpkins for next year because of seed engineering. "Seed Engineering? A seed won't grow?" he questioned. How does…
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Fall is Coming
This morning as I walked outside to get the paper I noticed these sitting at my feet. What are these doing here ? I thought. It is way too early for the leaves to be falling. And then I looked around the yard to see my favorite tree looking a bit like this. Our fairy…
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A Crafted Summer
I just have to start by saying that all of my friends on the East coast have been greatly on my mind. Though I know many of you are save, the damage is extensive. I'll be checking in with all of you to see what we can do and how we can help. So where…
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The Last Supper and Fare Thee Well
One day last week it dawned on all of our children that in one short week all of our recent high school graduates, along with "friendly cousins" would be heading off to University. Though we have come to this spot in the road before, we have always found our way back together and to each-other…
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The Five Spheres of Waldorf Education
I've taken one more week of blog vacation with my little family. That very hot sticky weather has turned into these beautiful balmy days of summer. I just had to participate. Summer is quickly coming to an end but before it does there is one little treasure I'd like to share with you. Last Spring…
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Last Time Around the Sun This Summer: Happy Birthday Mimi
Oh how the years go by……. Mimi is often viewed as "the serious one" in the family but I think you'll see by the following photos that this is my girl who clearly has some sense when it comes to costumes and goofy moments. Feel free to laugh hard and laugh out loud.…
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These Summer Days
Walk in the rain, Smell flowers, stop along the way, build sandcastles, go on field trips, find out how things work, tell stories, say the magic words, trust the universe. -Bruce Williamson These words sum up our summer perfectly. I've been busy crafting, working on articles and books, and…
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Two More Days Left For the 19 Book Elsa Beskow Giveaway
Hurry……Don't Forget!!!!! It has been the most exciting time hosting the Elsa Beskow giveaway. I wouldn't want you to miss it. Here are the details. Do as much or as little as you like. Good Luck! One lucky winner will receive all 19 books sent directly to their home. The contest is open to…
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The French
Maybe I've mentioned it before but I come from a large family and I married into a large family. Summer has always been a time for gathering and this year is no exception. My sweet Zuzu is on a world wide tour just visiting family. Starting in Montreal to pick up "the cousins" she headed…
A Place Like This 