lundi 30 juin 2008
Monday's wish...
lundi 23 juin 2008
Trouvailles...
jeudi 12 juin 2008
mercredi 11 juin 2008
So true...
The most destructive habit -
Worry
The greatest Joy -
Giving
The greatest loss -
loss of self-respect
The most satisfying work -
Helping others
The ugliest personality trait -
Selfishness
The most endangered species -
Dedicated leaders
Our greatest natural resources -
Our youth
The greatest "shot in the arm" -
Encouragement
The greatest problem to overcome -
Fear
The most effective sleeping pill -
Peace of mind
The most crippling failure disease -
Excuses
The most powerful force in life -
Love
The most dangerous pariah -
A gossiper
The world's most incredible computer -
The brain
The worst thing to be without -
Hope
The deadliest weapon -
The tongue
The two most powerful words -
"I Can"
The greatest asset -
Faith
The most worthless emotion -
Self-pity
The most beautiful attire -
Smile
The most prized possession -
Integrity
The most contagious spirit -
Enthusiasm...
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vendredi 6 juin 2008
If wishes could come true...
dimanche 1 juin 2008
The Flower Market...
mardi 27 mai 2008
Something old, something new...
lundi 26 mai 2008
The fabric of life...
If you have ever been in West Africa, you know "wax" fabric well.
It's in every market and adorning many women and men,
particularly at special occasions.
"Wax" refers to the manufacturing process,
(not the texture of the fabric)
But, did you know...
The *Akan of Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire use cloth
not only for personal adornment ,
but also, metaphorically,
as a powerful expressive medium of communication... .
cloth one wears are likely to say something about one's identity,
beliefs, or set of values.
that elicits the spoken proverb.
either through written or representational imagery,
Akan woman's dress designers also shape the garment itself
to convey some messages.
mardi 20 mai 2008
M for Mango...
It doesn't taste like any jam eaten here -
one mouthful transports you to warmth and heat,
somewhere exotic...
photo : MarketMan
Makes four small jars
1kg/2lb ripe mangoes
250g/8oz caster sugar
1tbsp lemon juice
4 small, sterilised jars
Peel and chop the mangoes, then stir with the sugar
in a large heavy-bottomed, non-reactive saucepan.
Let the mixture stand for at least 30 minutes or overnight,
so that the mangoes release their juices and the sugar dissolves.
Then bring the saucepan of fruit to a vigorous boil over a high heat,
stirring every now and then to make sure the fruit doesn't stick
to the bottom of the pan.
The mixture will bubble up dramatically, rising high up the sides of the pot.
Skim off any light-coloured foam that rises to the surface.
The jam will soon boil down, beginning to form smaller, thicker bubbles.
When this happens, begin to test the jam by putting a teaspoonful
of the hot mixture on to a plate.
This will serve to cool off the jam quickly so you can tell what
the final texture will be like.
When the jam has cooked to the consistency that you like,
stir in the lemon juice.
Turn off the heat and carefully ladle the jam into the sterilised jars
screw the tops on tight and leave to cool.
When the jam is cool, store in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator.
.
Delicious on home-made crunchy and textured bread,
warm from the even..
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The jam should last for up to a year if properly sealed.
dimanche 18 mai 2008
Light entertainment...
vendredi 16 mai 2008
jeudi 15 mai 2008
For love of the great outdoors...

for what, some think, is a weird passion...
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lundi 5 mai 2008
Je suis née en Afrique...
Une enfance en Afrique, c'est pas commun !
C'est plein de soleil, de chaleur, de couleurs, d'odeurs,
de plaisirs simples..."
d'une enfance en Afrique...
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abidjan-blues
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Je suis loin d'être la seule...
comme en témoignent des milliers de commentaires sur ce magnifique blog
example de Chantal :
mercredi 30 avril 2008
Behind the Scenes...
vendredi 11 avril 2008
Fête de fin d'année...
mercredi 26 mars 2008
"Un Coeur très Nature"...
Un Coeur très Nature
I love the month of May in France - all those long holiday weekends..!
It's the best time of year to head off South, South West...
well before all the hordes of holidaymakers...
mardi 18 mars 2008
Life's journey...

X "Do not undermine your worth by comparing yourself with others.
It is because we are different that each of us is special.
.
Only you know what is best for you.
.
Cling to them as you would your life,
.
in the past nor for the future.
By living your life one day at a time, you live all of the days of your life.
.
Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying.
It is a fragile thread that binds us to each other.
.
It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave.
Do not shut love out of your life by saying it is impossible to find.
The fastest way to lose love is too hold it too tightly.
In addition, the best way to keep love is to give it wings
To be without dreams is to be without hope.
To be without hope is to be without purpose.
.
not only where you have been, but also where you are going.
.
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lundi 17 mars 2008
Tarte Tatin Recipe...

samedi 15 mars 2008
Puces du Canal à Lyon...

pour les chineuses impatientes...


















