When I was curating this space, over 5 years ago, the idea I had in mind was to create my own virtual version of a hobbit house. I wanted the reader to be able to imagine a cozy space containing many rooms, nestled someplace… Continue Reading “By the Light of a Peacock Lamp”
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Several years ago, my Aunt, knowing my affinity for both the UK and a great television series, sent a text over to me that read… “You HAVE TO watch The Five, on Netflix! You will love it!” She knows me very well, so, there… Continue Reading “Another Day in Paradise”
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Posted on December 9, 2022
by Candice N. Carpenter
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It’s become a routine, on the morning’s that I work from home, to put a digital fire on the tv, sit on my couch perch and journal for about an hour or so. Even though it’s been less than a month since I added… Continue Reading “Sequels”
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Posted on November 19, 2021
by Candice N. Carpenter
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I have been waiting for the words for this one to come to me for a while now and though I wish they didn’t require the catalyst that they did, here I am, literally burning the midnight oil to let them have their way,… Continue Reading “Send a Flare into the Night”
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What can I do, right now, in this extremely contemplative moment (besides still be drinking coffee at noon)!? WRITE…ok, cool, I know a place 😉 Five days in to year 37, on one of the MOST heavy/light weeks of the year… Continue Reading “Saying “I Love You””
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Before I say anything else, I want to say that if you don’t think there is a place in the world where the title of this post is true, please keep reading, because there is a place/space, I promise. The running joke of… Continue Reading “Your Heart Is Welcome Here”
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On Wanderwood Lane 