Glimpses, February 2012
2.13.12—Valentine’s Dinner at Cafe Lurcat
2.17.12—Valentine’s baking, Brittany style.
2.20.12—In lieu of a real fireplace…
2.25.12—Prepping for home ownership

2.13.12—Valentine’s Dinner at Cafe Lurcat


2.17.12—Valentine’s baking, Brittany style.

2.20.12—In lieu of a real fireplace…

2.25.12—Prepping for home ownership
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