Apparently I don't write much when I'm happy as I totally crapped out on blog posts since September so here are a few snapshots of the last few months.
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| a new job steeped in history | 
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| My view each day | 
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| autumn brings sunshine and fleeting warmth to our coast | 
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| Carmel's own Hugh Comstock, the focus for me in 2013 | 
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| time for the Halloween parade | 
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| spontaneous getaway #1 | 
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| 15+ years of friendship | 
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| spontaneous getaway #2 | 
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| spontaneous getaway #3 - birthday surprise | 
and finally, here's a little taste of our Christmas
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| I may not have been able to attend Laurapalooza this year but at least I scored a set of her canisters | 
And so, a fond farewell to 2012 and a happy hello to 2013. I can hardly wait to see what you bring to the party!













