… practicing my speech for Manchester UK this month… #healing #forgiveness #leavetheasshole
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I never tire of reading the reviews & loving messages from people who stay in our Lumberyard Falls Bungalow AirB&B…. xo
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… this little cutie was out Sunday driving and stopped by to say hi this afternoon… :-) #grover
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… the one other person in the gym this morning has apparently chosen Barbra Streisand to be our workout music… #someonepleasehelp
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… enjoyed spending the afternoon with these fun fellow foodies, exploring the best of downtown Brevard eateries and beer & wine! :-)
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… researching children’s books today at the Transylvania County Library for our own children’s book series featuring this little sweetie… xo #sweetLeo
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… preparing for a busy week ahead… and reading to decipher my dream last night… xo
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… at Theophilus in downtown Brevard getting a gift for someone special in Brazil… xo
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… God bless the friend who says, “you’re on” when I say, “don’t pay $100 for a haircut, I’ll cut it myself, I’ll learn how to do it on YouTube”… :-)
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… happy Sunday to you, xo… the leaves are turning & fall is settling in… long days of cooking, long days of writing & home…
… open your heart today and tell that one person you miss them… you know which one… the one that first came to mind when you read this… may your heart break open, miracles follow and the week ahead be beautiful after doing so… xo
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… always interesting to find “accident” photos on my phone at the end of the day…
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… happiness is stocking up on my favorite cookware in Asheville… #PFOAfree
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… sweet speaker gifts, thank you!… such a wonderful time speaking to this amazing group of women today about life resets… xo…
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… receiving a mentoring session in “Politics 101” by my sweet friend, Eve… this is my view as I absorb it all… :-)
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… be sure to stop by this adorable store: “Poplar & Ash” in downtown Brevard (22 W. Jordan St.)… #cutethings
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… wine tasting at Historic Toxaway Market this evening… fun group of people… xo
… followed by burgers & wine (not beer) at Lake Toxaway Country Club on the deck watching the fog roll in… #happyplace… xo
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… at Wine Down agreeing to seriously consider a new endeavor, something I NEVER envisioned for myself… :-)
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… and, that’s a wrap… preparing to board a plane home to the U. S…. goodbye, sweet Rio, I love you more than ever… now, home to Brevard! xo
Thank you, Rio… I am proud to say you shaped the person I am. Some memorable moments from this trip: (1) being able to show my son @mattasharpsteen where I grew up, (2) seeing the look on his face the first time he saw me speaking Portuguese, (3) being reunited with my Brazilian family (including my Brazilian sister @araripesonia, @felipe.araripee, @bellas_photos, @pattyoliveiraa, @julia_souto, @angela_araripesouto, @joao.araripe… I love you all so much! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ … and my NEW family members including @mackeduardo, @tataicosta and the amazing team of women at @fundoelas! – I look forward to helping you continue to change the world and help women!, and (4) visiting my old school, Escola Americana do Rio @earj.official (despite the twinges of heartache from remembering all the fun times with my sweet best friend Wendy Morris – makes me cry typing this remembering all the times we shared together…. I miss her and sound of her sweet laugh). My heart is full heading back to the states… I send love to you all, the rest of my family. Don’t doubt for a minute that I love each of you and am here for you. Love is an open door always. xoxo — at Aeroporto Internacional do Rio de Janeiro Galeao.
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… so proud of the amazing & strong women I have met on this trip! #blessed #love
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… hello, from Ouro Preto, Brazil… one of my favorite little corners of the world… #myheartisfull xo
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… honored to be working with this amazing group of women @ the Elas Fund in Brazil…
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… fun weekend cheering sweet Leo on at the Greenville dog show… our little book series superstar!
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… this is the watering hole at the end of 18 holes of golf at Toxaway Country Club… and it’s burger night!
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… amazing dinner at Bouchon in Asheville this evening…
… unexpected inspiration for my “Comfort Foods Around the World” cookbook…
… met this little guy before dinner… such a sweet boy, I loved that he came across the aisle and wanted to sit next to me…
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… oh dear, I won’t lie to you… this White Squirrel Wine isn’t the worst wine I’ve had, but it’s a close second…
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… someone asked me to sign their book tonight while I was out for dinner… #ofcourseIwill #thankyou
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… excited about award-winning Michelin-star Chef Johannes Klapdohr of The Library Kitchen & Bar joining Brevard Bites Food Tours this season.. announced today!
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… meet Ginger & Peaches, visiting Blue Ridge Bakery with their parents… while I grab Greek meatballs to-go… :-)
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… thank you to Connie, owner of Broad Street Wines, for this amazing French chardonnay…
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… my favorite “Calming Blend” essential oil from Elements Spa… always have it around me… xo
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… and now for something beautiful… xo
… thank you to my friend and rabbi Ely Rosenfeld for reminding me today it’s a good and right thing to be fearless in sharing my life, what I love, what has shaped me, my journey, finding peace, and choosing love… dive in with me, follow my lead… xo
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