tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27385553772539305172024-03-05T07:17:23.793-08:00Le Vélo NoirLe Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-75800228305239062552015-02-14T08:00:00.000-08:002015-02-14T08:00:05.781-08:00Something cute and sweet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Happy Valentine's Day!</span></div>
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<br />Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-21151276432020376142015-01-01T19:54:00.000-08:002015-01-18T19:58:51.224-08:00Happy New Year 2015!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-63498212078948300812014-12-31T19:51:00.000-08:002015-01-18T19:54:18.555-08:00My word for 2015 is...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">"Renewal"</span></div>
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Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-50329302723593957882014-12-30T19:51:00.000-08:002015-01-18T19:51:19.779-08:00Thank you for...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">...this beautiful winter day in Seattle.</span></div>
Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-12540798319854385932014-12-29T19:46:00.000-08:002015-01-18T19:49:37.373-08:00My Smile<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Woke up to a calm but chilly Saturday morning. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My new hot water bottle brings warmth without</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We did not have the chance to build a gingerbread cottage as kids. So when I got hold of a kit from the local grocery store, my sister and I spent the afternoon putting together this sweet and edible edifice.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas !</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maligayang Pasko !</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Our cat Maoki snuggled with one of my gifts to her </span></li>
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Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-3554306408176442262014-12-23T22:00:00.000-08:002014-12-27T00:06:36.117-08:00Sparkle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">After a busy day at work, went home and lit my lavender and fern-scented candle.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When it comes to friends, who knows me better than</span></div>
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Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-56448553810543924592014-12-20T23:16:00.000-08:002014-12-26T23:24:22.318-08:00Happy Birthday to a wonderful sister!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today marks another birthday for my sister.</span></div>
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Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-38624991226954475252014-12-20T23:10:00.000-08:002014-12-26T23:12:13.003-08:00This year was...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">There were some changes and a few disappointments but I got through 2014 with the love of my family and friends. </span></div>
Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-32956195184832453042014-12-19T23:06:00.000-08:002014-12-26T23:07:35.791-08:00Delicious<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<li><span style="font-size: large;">Lindor Dark Chocolate truffles with afternoon tea</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: large;">Macrina Bakery's savory Porcini Harvest Rolls with dinner</span></li>
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Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-33116559829136861762014-12-17T00:20:00.000-08:002014-12-19T00:20:56.201-08:00Triangles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">One is made of chocolate but is too pretty to eat,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">the other is part of my new phone and goes with me </span></div>
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Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-69079812328050016242014-12-14T23:54:00.000-08:002014-12-19T00:16:13.503-08:00My first Jingle Bell Run!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">During the busy holiday season, it's not always easy to stay healthy and keep fit. It's good that there are year-round running and walking events in the Seattle area. Personally, I prefer running during the colder season as long as it's not too wet outside.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sunday's Jingle Bell Run was blessed with good weather and great fun... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I signed up for the timed 5K Rudolph Runners course...</span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For a first-timer at this event, I did quite well and kept good time </span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">(30:17, 9:45) </span>despite the uphill portions of the course. </span></div>
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Le Vélo Noirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02440341585308889958noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2738555377253930517.post-25262645115462800312014-12-14T23:39:00.000-08:002014-12-26T22:58:27.811-08:00Stripes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">From my Mama: </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">crochet granny square afghan </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">and "Jimmee", my 18-year old plush kitty</span></div>
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