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February 14, 2012 by Anya Elise

Hazel: 1912-2012 || In memoriam

My great grandmother, Hazel, was visiting a relative’s family home many years ago. The son in the family had recently taken up body building and was excited to show his Aunt Hazel how strong he was getting. “Aunt Hazel, look at my muscles,” he said, rolling up his sleeve. “Look at my muscles!” she responded, […]

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December 14, 2011 by Anya Elise

high time for tea || San Francisco vacation

It is no secret that I am not a natural-born tea lover. Unlike my sister. But, when provided the chance to enjoy a proper English-style tea with loved ones while on vacation, how do you say no? And so dine we did. The tea shop – barely larger than an English estate’s parlor – sported […]

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December 12, 2011 by Anya Elise

And just like that || San Francisco vacation

SAN FRANCISCO — I blinked, and just like that, my San Francisco trip was over. I have had a lovely time being with my family out here. Talking with them, and laughing with them, and sharing memories with them. I always hate to go. This trip wasn’t quite long enough – as it never is […]

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December 8, 2011 by Anya Elise

from above || Denver to San Francisco

That’s it. That’s my beloved Denver from 10,000 feet up in the air. Actually, I don’t know for certain it was 10,000 feet up, but I’m going to just go ahead and state that with some mustered up confidence. I am in San Francisco! Flew in earlier today and am oh so excited to be […]

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January 9, 2011 by Anya Elise

“Go places” || 2010 travel roundup

So yes, the first week of January is behind us. As such, I think there’s some sort of law in the blogging world that says I’m no longer supposed to do 2010-in-review posts. But I’m a rebel. I’ve gone rogue. All I need is a snappy slogan. I was backing up all my photos from […]