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December 26, 2023

TSLL���s TOP 5 Podcast episodes, 2023

1The Simple Sophisticate podcast began its 10th season this year with September, and it’s sometimes hard to believe, the show has been around for nearly 10 years! Over the past 12 months I feel fortunate to have been able to welcome amazing guests on the show from authors on a variety of topics – HSP, […]

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Published on December 26, 2023 19:00

TSLL���s TOP 5 French-Inspired posts, 2023

2Ahhhh, France. The moment I leave her terra firma, I am eager to return. And while my next trip will be to France, I just don’t know exactly when, the planning is always under way. In the meantime for each of us, whenever we cannot be in France, welcoming details, touches and ideas from the […]

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Published on December 26, 2023 07:00

December 25, 2023

My 15 Favorite Books of 2023 + TSLL Turns 14!

Nospinebookpiledec23“Once you start celebrating the little victories in life, you will realize just how infinite they truly are.��� ��� Alicia Emamdee Simply waking up in the morning, being healthy and having the good fortune to step into a new day with a morning routine filled with small, but significant rituals brings celebration to my day. […]

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Published on December 25, 2023 19:00

December 21, 2023

This & That: December 22, 2023

Geesemirrorponddec23The final push of Oscar contenders releasing their films this weekend through Christmas and there are some wonderful films to head to the theater to watch. As well, books to read to inspire you as you step into a fresh new year, as well as light-hearted books to relax with and not take anything too […]

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Published on December 21, 2023 19:00

December 20, 2023

9 December Ponderings . . . (2023)

WhiteroseswinterdelftIf you're already a Member, please log in. Username Password Remember Me     Forgot Password Thank You... . . . for your interest and curiosity to explore further this particular post on TSLL. Unfortunately, you do not have access to view this page. One of two things has occurred: You are either a TSLL […]

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Published on December 20, 2023 19:00

December 19, 2023

371: Savoring A Quiet Christmas ��� Simple, Yet Significant

SnownelletreesblueskyWhether or not snow has fallen come December, the warmth and cheer of good tidings appearing about town, the neighbors, in the shops and arriving in the mail by way of the annual Christmas cards sent from friends and family living near and far always wraps me in a figurative hug. This year, similar to […]

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Published on December 19, 2023 19:00

Your Brain on Art, a book ��� petit plaisir #371

Episode 331The inclusion and prioritization of art in our lives, in which ever medium you are drawn to or what is available to you, provides more than just enjoyment, but scientific studies have repeatedly shown enhances our well-being, improves our health which can then increase our longevity, enhances learning, as well as reduces our stress and […]

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Published on December 19, 2023 18:55

December 17, 2023

What to Do If Your Intentions/Resolutions for 2023 Didn’t Come to Fruition

Cosmosstillbloomingoct2323“Good things don’t happen by coincidence. Every dream carries with it certain risks, especially the risk of failure. But I am not stopped by risks. Supposed a great person takes the risk and fails. Then the person must try again. You cannot fail forever. If you try ten times, you have a better chance of […]

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Published on December 17, 2023 19:00

Gardening in December at Le Papillon, 2023

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Published on December 17, 2023 18:45

December 14, 2023

This & That: December 15, 2023

Pairsnowcloseupdec23Sales galore when it comes to clothing – sweaters, coats, a gorgeous ivory cardigan for cozying in this holiday season and a few more sartorial sales not to miss. And what better to snuggle in with but delicious books, and from cookbooks, to books about food, to cozy mysteries and the history of British food […]

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Published on December 14, 2023 19:00