close parenthesis

i could have oriented this semicircle to either the left or right. it seemed fitting to turn it left, like a close parenthesis, since we are steadily making our way toward the period at the end of the sentence of this latest stay in the languedoc. the first round of goodbyes started yesterday, and will take on increasing momentum until our departure in 10 days. some of our friends will insist on multiple goodbye apéros. just like the three-cheek greetings, it seems our departure calls for three-apéro goodbyes.  this is our fourth visit to this tiny, rural village. and it was during our second trip that the villagers very subtly switched from saying “will you come back?” to “when will you come back?”. there is no real doubt in anyone’s mind that we will come back someday, likely sooner than later. so, the close-parenthesis may be a little melodramatic. but given how emotional i’m feeling about leaving this sane and quiet place, and returning to post-obama america, i think you should congratulate me on my restraint.

succulents from our terrace

autignac, france

  • cecelia says:

    i love this!! it reminds me of a squash blossom turquoise necklace. just lovely.

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  • cecelia says:

    I love this! it reminds me of a squash blossom turquoise necklace. just lovely.

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  • sara says:

    I have enjoyed STILL for quite some time. It is one of the ways I begin my day–sort of a visual centering. But I am truly enjoying this new side of it. These images set against a dark background are just as visually moving, but they hit me in an entirely different way. I particularly love this one, but all have been beautiful. Thanks, too, for sharing stories and images of your time in France. It’s made this Midwestern girl’s winter far less dreary.

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    • Aww, Sara, you make me blush. Those are such kind words. Thank you so much.

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