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Greece

July 2017

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A Brief History of Blanche’s Boudoir – The Golden Girls Fashion Corner

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... The cure is always the sea ...

©Philomena Famulok

Dear sea, dear wind.

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a light amid the mist

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A tale of a soul wandering through the misty forest of its life. Yet it is not alone — a light of grace goes before it, showing the way, warming the heart with a quiet, eternal flame

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... When you're young, you picture yourself in a home surrounded by the things that reminded you of everything that created relevant, and beautiful memories ... As an adult, many of these things become separated into what are actually meaningful and/or of value, versus youthful sentiment ...

... Then you blink. You are suddenly at an age where you can see yourself being divinely happy with a bed, desk, window, & peace of mind. That peace of mind comes in different forms for each person. For some, a large home with long windows in a busy city ...

... For someone else? - A cabin with a curated bookshelf containing every book they own carefully organized, their notes and diaries given sacred spaces. A spot for a camera, a wall to hang photos, a window to feel the breeze off of the ocean ...

... Backtrack roughly, 2015. The world now required a mobile phone. From confirmations of every possible sort - Airline travel, medical offices, every business, never mind person, insisted on 'text'. I had no clue how to navigate any of that. I resented it. But I couldn't avoid it. My television finally died. The dreaded upgrade. Most humans would be thrilled. I actually asked if I could pay someone to pick out the best one and just install it. Not because I was being a privileged bit**. But because I had absolutely no idea what the hell I was doing ...

... It's 10 years later. In that time, I saw and survived hell and the people who dwell within it. Hell did not 'teach' me anything. It confirmed what I already knew ...

... Your history matters. If you don't like having "stuff", don't keep it. What you do with your sacred life space is your decision. As of now? I prefer minimalism. I have kept very old and rare museum pieces I inherited. They still possess a distinct set of characteristics. Odd, for statues and Japanese bowls etc. However, growing up around these items. Running my hand over the shape of them, in awe. I was devastated when the scent of my late uncle disappeared from my home after so many moves. Yet at times, I will see open a box I haven't gotten to yet or walk past my cabinets and for a second all of my senses are hit like an electrical storm. I'm drawn back to being 5 years old in this beautiful space which was all too brief. So, for those reasons, I keep these things for now ...

The boxes of me, my writing, etc. which my mother kept that will mean nothing to anyone ... A bed, a vintage desk, hardwood floor, carved table, bookshelves, photography wall, tons of photographs, a vintage radio, a tv, a camera, books. ... ...The hope that I am creating something that makes me happy. That makes the universe around me happy. Sounds cheesy and Pretentious as Fu** ... However, that's the beauty of not giving a damn what other people think ...

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Bedroom eyes

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ig credit: sempiternalreads

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Beach House

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promising young woman

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..... We do not fear the wolves at night....

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I want to go swimming. More than anything else....

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John Vachon (May 19, 1914 – April 20, 1975), Decoration in Store at Alger, Montana, 1937.

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Our Food Stories

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David Collier chatting with Anna Marcell for Renegade Visions. Issue #15/52 Volume 2.

Where do you live?

Brooklyn, NY

What is life like living there?

You have so many cultures around you that there is never a dull moment

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Artist’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rudhacharya/