Valarie Budayr
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The Secrets of a 4th of July Chef
I thought today's blog post would be about the 4th of July, happily celebrated among family, friends, and the foxes. As I was looking through the myriad of photos I took, I noticed a very special story emerging. Mimi climbed… Continue reading
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The Best Friends in Life are Sofas
I know I've been a bit quiet on the blog and visiting blogging friends. We are in between two groups of visiting friends. The midsummer group left yesterday and today our aunt Claire is coming to visit. The weekend was… Continue reading
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{This Moment} A Swedish Midsummer
Glad Midsommar to everyone. Today Swedes everywhere are celebrating midsummer. Please come see exactly how it's done over at Rhythm of the Home. {This Moment} A friday tradition. A single moment you want to hold onto forever. A photo without… Continue reading
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The Most Incredible Giveaway
When I read about this giveaway I knew I had to share it. I've never heard of a giveaway this big but here it is. What would you think about winning a one week stay in a castle in Scotland… Continue reading
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A Pirate Midsummer
I know!……that's a weird title but I couldn't sum it up any other way. This morning is glorious. The sky is a bright, bright blue. The birds are singing. The flowers are in full bloom and I'm just a little… Continue reading
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{This Moment} Egypt
{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. Photo sent in by Zaina Budayr. I'm… Continue reading
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Wash Wednesday: May the Line Unite Us
It was 1 A.M., on the phone was Zuzu. With the giddiest voice she said,"Mom, I just wanted you to know that I made it to Cairo ok. Mom? Egypt is awesome." She mentioned all of this as if she… Continue reading
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We are the champions, my friends
Why is the hotel congratulating Mimi? Why is her mother singing this old Queen song? Because Mimi placed second in the Tennessee State Music Teachers Association Competition, piano concerto division, playing the Dminor Bach piano concerto. Good friend Hao, placed first… Continue reading
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In Search of Summer: Nicosia Cyprus
It was a very conscious thought, that we wanted our children to be global citizens. Throughout the years, we have logged a lot of miles with our kids showing them the beauty and diversity of the people, places, and nature… Continue reading
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In Search of Summer: Gelato
It was hot. It was sticky. It was 89 degrees in the almost deep south city of Chattanooga. With time on our hands, all we could think about was finding some ice cream and maybe some water too. As we… Continue reading
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