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    "One of the most calming and powerful actions you can do to intervene in a stormy world is to stand up and show your soul. Struggling souls catch light from other souls who are fully lit and willing to show it."

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    Be fully lit and willing to show it.

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    Mimosa Trees, Bugs, & Contemplating the Circle of Life

    by Deborah Bass Published: August 3, 2021

    The earth laughs in flowers.” —RALPH WALDO EMERSON, American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet The earth may …

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    The Painted Veil Movie Mesmerizes

    by Deborah Bass Published: May 10, 2021

    I’m currently obsessed with the movie The Painted Veil. This period piece from 2006, grounded with the shiniest …

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    How to Know if Your UGG Boots are Counterfeit

    by Deborah Bass Published: April 1, 2021

    My UGG® boots are the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever owned.  I find I write plenty about …

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    Springtime Signals Growth, Renewal & Hope

    by Deborah Bass Published: March 24, 2021

    Here comes the sun, and I say it’s all right.” —The Beatles This week springtime is officially …

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    50 by 60: 50 Things To Do Before I Turn Sixty

    by Deborah Bass Published: March 10, 2021

    Travel not to find yourself, but to remember who you’ve been all along.” —Anonymous This year I …

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    Dottie & Picasso on Getting Paid for Your Talent

    by Deborah Bass Published: February 25, 2021

    It took me four years to paint like Raphael, but a lifetime to paint like a child.” …

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    Stream-of-Consciousness Writing—10,000 Neural Pathways & 100 Gel Pens

    by Deborah Bass Published: February 19, 2021

    A while back, I posted How to Set Your Childhood Monsters Free, a piece about how writing …

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    If That Isn’t Love, I Don’t Know What Is

    by Deborah Bass Published: February 14, 2021

    Every day is a day to love, but today is the official share-your-love-out-loud day. I can think …

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    Graceland by Allan Rayman

    by Deborah Bass Published: February 7, 2021

    Allan Rayman performs this acoustic version of “Graceland” from the album, Hotel Allan exclusively for CBC Music’s …

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    Fleur de Sel — Rare Hand-Harvested Salt from France (and Why It Matters)

    by Deborah Bass Published: January 22, 2021

    “Salt is born of the purest of parents: the Sun and the Sea.” —Pythagoras   My new …

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    Dickinson, Abstract Mojo & Staying Curious & Inspired in 2020

    by Deborah Bass Published: January 8, 2021

    Popular words to describe the year 2020 are all doomsday-like, as we’d expect. A Thesaurus.com poll resulted …

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    Christmas Day Make-Ahead Almond French Toast

    by Deborah Bass Published: December 20, 2020

    Christmas Day is just days away and I’d be remiss if I didn’t share my favorite Christmas …

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    Thanksgiving Traditions & Hugs Instead of Tugs

    by Deborah Bass Published: November 18, 2020

    It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is just days away. I’ve been so busy……doing what? During this …

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    Bodega Bay Getaway, Miss Gulch, and the Rebel Trailblazers

    by Deborah Bass Published: November 1, 2020

    There’s something tribal about crashing ocean waves that soothes my soul, ignites my creativity, and resets my …

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Hey, there. I'm Deborah~

Writer. Miner of meaning. Beautiful things seeker. I write about whatever sparks inspiration or brings joy—things that make my solar plexus twirl—travel, art, urban expeditions, and the human experience, as well as tougher topics like dark history. I don’t flinch from the hard stuff. Mostly, I love to open hearts and ignite emotion.

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—Clarissa Pinkola Estés, author of Women Who Run With the Wolves

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Deborah Bass
  • Home
  • As I See It
  • Travel
    • All Travel
    • 33 Days in Europe
    • 42 Days Across Northern Europe
  • Explore Topics
    • Books
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Food
      • Recipes
    • Restaurants
    • Beauty & Fashion
    • Hobbies, Crafts, Gifts & DIY
    • House & Home
    • Shops & Services
    • Communication
    • Entertaining
  • Things I Love & Recommend
  • My Amazon Store
  • Phone Wallpapers
  • Meet Deborah
  • Contact Deborah