Monthly Archives: January 2012

Until next time

Posted on January 7, 2012 by The Daily Cure

Certain features along the road say “hello” and “goodbye” like nothing else. This is one of them—Burgundy’s version of the red carpet, the welcome mat, the yellow brick road, the way here and (sadly) the way back home:

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Ghost type

Posted on January 5, 2012 by The Daily Cure

These old French villages are full of ghosts. But my favorites are those that haunt the walls. Signs (literally) of things past. Hotels. Dairy shops. Jewelry and watch shops. Bakeries long gone or relocated. Typography is a passion of mine, … Continue reading →

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A wagon full of warm

Posted on January 5, 2012 by The Daily Cure

Last spring, I caught sight of this old man making his way home with a bit of scavenged firewood. I imagine he’s using it now. The wind is so cold. And so fierce when it whips up. An hour ago … Continue reading →

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Oh joy—existentialism. No, seriously.

Posted on January 3, 2012 by The Daily Cure

This post is dedicated to all the people I’m not with today, but to whom I always, always feel close. And as my third grade teacher used to say: “You know who you are.” I used to make New Year’s … Continue reading →

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