A Place Like This

Valarie Budayr

  • Weekend Musings

    Maybe I should call this post Reading & Movie Watching but that's what I did this weekend. Believe me when I tell you I have a myriad of deadlines looming, one of which is a book deadline and my little… Continue reading

  • Reflections On My One More Time Around the Sun

    A first glimpse of myself at 48 years old. No make-up, no shower, didn't brush my teeth, hadn't eaten breakfast. Just a first look at authentically me.  Someone very dear to me today asked "What does it feel like to… Continue reading

  • One More Time Around the Sun

    It was 22 years ago today that my sweet Zaina was born. I found it only fitting that I create a little montage for you to get a glimpse into the world according to Zaina. Always smiling and always happy,… Continue reading

  • Weekending

    This weekend gave the gift of getting away. Before leaving however, I noticed a new fairy family moved into the neighborhood. I wonder who they could be? A very rare and special occasion lend-ed itself to my best Swedish buddy… Continue reading

  • This Moment

    Joining Amanda in a moment I want to savor and capture. Happy Weekend! Don't forget we have the 19 book Elsa Beskow Book Giveaway happening. Continue reading

  • KAL and the 19 Book Elsa Beskow Giveaway

    I haven't shown you my KAL that I'm doing over at Linda's for a couple of weeks because my cardi became attached and it started looking like a straight jacket. After frogging that mess back I ended up knitting in… Continue reading

  • Cornwallis

    June 1776 ~As I was walking to the weavers this morning I couldn't believe my eyes. As I was standing there, riding right toward me and then in front of me was General Cornwallis, servant of King George the III,… Continue reading

  • Our Daily Bread

    ~June 1776 Powell House~ The day is warm. The morning holds a heaviness in the air. Nonetheless we head out to the gardens to see what will be for eating this day. While the oxen start their plowing, The rest… Continue reading

  • Conscription

    Williamsburg June 24th 1776 Dear Diary, As we were walking through town towards the market today, the air was filled with the rumors that the British are marching toward Williamsburg from the coast of North Carolina. As we approached the… Continue reading

  • 1776

    In the year 1776: America was a British Colony. Nothing moved faster than a horse, barge on a river, or ox in a field. Nothing could shine brighter than a lit candle. One cobbler could make 1 and half pairs… Continue reading