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Cornucopia

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Hannah

Is there anything more perfect than fall? I always feel a little sad as Thanksgiving draws close because it means that fall is surrendering to winter.  Christmas softens the blow, but I still mourn the passing of October and November. … Continue reading →

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More Ballerinas

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Hannah

After posting today’s post, a friend directed me to this website, which made me jump up and down with joy. Could life get any better than this?

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Ballerina

Posted on November 13, 2010 by Hannah

My name is Hannah and I wish I was a ballerina. This phrase is very intentionally in the present tense because my ballerina dreams did not die when I stopped taking ballet about 9 years ago. I am an unabashed … Continue reading →

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Primary Colors and Prime Ministers

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Hannah

“I cannot pretend to be impartial about the colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones, and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns.” – Winston Churchill I don’t actually remember learning the color wheel. I am sure that at some … Continue reading →

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Paris, tu me manques

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Hannah

I don’t know if you have been following what is happening in Paris right now (and France as a whole), but my students and I have been reading articles and talking about it all week.   You can see some amazing … Continue reading →

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Hello there Indulgence

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Hannah

Chocolate. Can there ever be too many ways to eat chocolate? No.  At the school where I teach there is a chocolate box in the front office, dutifully stocked by the school secretary who knows what people need to continue … Continue reading →

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What is art?

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Hannah

I am currently reading one of the best books I have ever read. I guess I should offer the disclaimer that I declare this about most books I am reading, as I am given to profuse and extreme expressions of … Continue reading →

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Almost Famous

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Hannah

I love my job. Part of this love is birthed from sheer gratefulness, as jobs are few and far between these days.  But often even those who are thankful to have jobs dread going to them. Not so with Mademoiselle … Continue reading →

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A Last Look Back at Summer

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Hannah

Today was the first truly fall day, the first day where I have stayed bundled in wool socks and a sweatshirt since coming home from church, the first day where I started pining for Christmas movies, and the first day … Continue reading →

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