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Ika Wright's avatar

Lovely image it brought to me, perfect for one that desires only the best of company and not a crowd. It seems like an interesting place for countless pondering. Thank you

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Weston Parker's avatar

It would be a perfect spot for that. Thanks.

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Jessica Rath's avatar

This is so delightful! And the photo is the perfect complement.

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Weston Parker's avatar

A two minute walk from our apartment. The weather has been quite cool these past weeks, lots of rain and the Mistral wind but no problem. We walk, shop, stroll around, take a bike ride. It's been lovely. Next Monday we leave for Lyon.

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Jessica Rath's avatar

Have a glorious time, enjoy every moment.

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Weston Parker's avatar

On Monday we head north to Lyon for a few nights, then on to Annecy, then Colmar, then Strasbourg. Magic.

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Poetry Symposium's avatar

Whimsical piece 🌱

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Weston Parker's avatar

Yes indeed Lori, pure whimsy

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Rose Clark's avatar

Heartwarming and I feel contented

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Weston Parker's avatar

and now so do I

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Weston Parker's avatar

Well then, I am happy.

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Patris's avatar

I need that house. And a mouse size bowl of ice cream, now.

What a delightful match these words are to that house. Beautiful and sweet.

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Weston Parker's avatar

Thanks Patris. That view is one minute from our apartment. The charm doesn't get old.

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Patris's avatar

I’m not suggesting you guys stalk anyone (yes I am) but wouldn’t it be great to meet the occupants…?

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Weston Parker's avatar

It really would be interesting. Tonight we had dinner with a local family in their home, 8 minute walk from this apartment. Their daughter runs the Airbnb that we are renting but she lives in Berlin so they showed us around. I had to have my first edition of the poetry book delivered to their house. They brought it over while letting us in to the apartment for our month long stay. So, they invited us over and it was just lovely. Boy, these French know how to eat. Laurie and I waddled home in well over 8 minutes.....

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Patris's avatar

What a wonderful way to celebrate your book! Yes they absolutely know how to cook - one of my nephews (and godson) fell in love and had the very good sense to marry a Frenchwoman. He’s a lawyer (reluctantly)

but a chef in his heart. Together they are incredible. Every meal is a feast.

[As your book is for the soul (no better description). So exciting!]

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Weston Parker's avatar

It took Laurie and me two weeks to edit that first edition. We just got the second edition to proofread on Monday. It starts to look like a quality book now with all the tidying up, hundreds of subtle changes. I think this next edition will just about do it.

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Patris's avatar

Book design is an art in itself.

(Coals to Newcastle I know in this case.)

Can’t wait to see the finished book, Wes. Your collaboration with Laurie takes it higher.

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Weston Parker's avatar

Thank you Cheryl.

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