What we naturally want.

She writes really well.  I want to write like her.  Instead, I fantasize about Fritos.  Whenever she posts about something I'm doing or thinking too, I get a surge of lovely.  This entry stimulates careful consideration:
What we naturally want.
On a totally separate note:  We made savory crêpes for dinner.  Daughter thought they were better than the crêperie on Rue Mouffetard.

This isn't the crêperie, but it's the fruit market at the base of Rue Mouffetard.

Gearing up for Paris this fall with mom.  They say if you dream in the language you're fluent.  Bonne nuit, sucre rêve(s).
x,
A

There is good and happiness everywhere if you just look for it.

I'm reading Half the Sky.  It's heartbreaking, agonizing, and makes me angry.  I can't even get through more than about 20 pages or a chapter in one sitting.  It's too much to take in.

So.....when I saw a post from Megan Wilcken, it lightened my mood and reminded me of the good we can find if we just look for it.

"I love this video! Here's what the artist had to say about it:

Whenever I see and hear reports of Africa in the media, more often than not, they seem to regularly convey war, poverty, and economic strife. I believe that generally we get what we look for, so I decided to look for and highlight the beauty of the land, the zestful enthusiasm for life in the brothers and sisters, and the innocent youthful joy of the children.  Guess what? We found it!"

August 13 is a good day.

Today is Fenway's birthday.  He is four.  Now if he would just start acting his age.  Pretty please.
Today is also #18 for H and me.

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18 is porcelain.  I found this lamp in Boston last April.....it's made of, yes (!) porcelain (well, close enough to call it OK).   We're buying it.  It's going to look lovely on the antique library table we have on lay-a-way (!) at Frederick Squire.

We're having a good time.  I woke up today all puffy and tousled and told H, "Happy Anniversary.  It had to be you."

x,

A

Summer living at the lake

and it's easy!!!

When I'm not counting 1,2,3 (so daughter can jump into the water on 3) or video taping her routines on the diving board, I'm busy working on company stuff, CFAC water project, and a new, exciting project with one of my besties (not at the point of open discussion yet.....but gonna be lovely!). Please, if you aren't already a follower, take a moment to become one over at my CFAC blog.  It will help when I give statistics for my funding requests. Have a lovely day.  You deserve it! x, A

"Investment in girls education....

may be the highest return investment in the developing world."  Lawrence Summers, Chief Executive-World Bank.

The water project still needs support and donations.  If you would like to help bring clean water to the girls dormitory,  send me a message.  Any creative idea will be considered.  I've updated my etsy site with a few new items and have a few more coming.  Check early and often!!

We are still counting on numerous, small donations to reach our goal of $10,000 ($7500 to go!).   Recently,  I've branched out into professional fundraising:  grant writing and corporate sponsorships.  If any readers have tips or suggestions, please send them my way.
Below is a link updating you on the Samburu Girls Dormitory.

http://www.kenyakeys.org/Area/Projects.aspx

Thanks for reading!