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Bill Taylor's avatar

Fabulous journal entry, my dear friend Mariah! It brings back fond memories of the Chateau de Courtomer from just three weeks ago! BT

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Mariah Bonner's avatar

Thank you, Bill!

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Steve L's avatar

Your beautiful life is the true testament of being raised by wonderful parents. It’s not your parents wealth that impresses me, but how happy and successful you and your family are despite your wealth.

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Mariah Bonner's avatar

Thanks, Steve. Very blessed.

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Frank Ellis's avatar

Beautifully written and fun to read, and see the photos. :-)

The invasion 80 years ago is overwhelming if we think about what actually occured in Normandy then.

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Mariah Bonner's avatar

Thanks, Frank!

Indeed, visiting the beaches is very moving.

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Elisabeth M Lombardi's avatar

It is so touching to visit Courtomer and Ouzilly, with you. The original photos of your childhood in your bedroom are the witness of you growing up with your loving family en France ! And every beautiful sight of your fond memories ! I feel joyful to have shared some with you and your family there ! Bonnes vacances !

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Mariah Bonner's avatar

Thank you, Elisabeth!

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Calliecg@gmail.com's avatar

Absolutely beautiful! I remember when you were working with the château! Look gorgeous and beautifully written. Thanks for the update and please tell your family I say hello! Miss you

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Mariah Bonner's avatar

Thank you, Callie! Glad to see you following here.

Remember our time in Paris? Such fun.

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Juliana Thompson's avatar

It is so nice to see your mother, Mariah. She's usually at a distance on horseback with a hat or back-sided crossing a bridge in your father's writings. But you have given her full frontals demonstrating that she is at least as beautiful as she is wise, adventurous and a good writer as well.

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Mariah Bonner's avatar

Thanks for the comment, Juliana. Yes, my mother is a great lady!

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Penny's avatar

The sunset sky in Ouzilly is just amazing. Now I know why some of the greatest paintings done in France have that color sky. Soft, pastel, beautiful. Thank you Mariah for sharing this. Hope you have a wonderful visit with your parents. They're not getting any younger.

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Mariah Bonner's avatar

Thank you, Penny.

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