Author Archives: Camille

About Camille

I'm Camille. I have a butt-chin. I live in Canada. I was born in Arizona. I like Diet Dr. Pepper. Hello. You can find me on Twitter @archiveslives, Facebook at facebook.com/archivesofourlives, instagram at ArchivesLives, and elsewhere.

{Strange and Random Neighbor Kids}

I am mildly obsessed with doors; I am always on the lookout for doors with character–doors with soul. I like to decorate with doors, or even with photos of doors. I have photographed doors in Paris, London, Amsterdam, and a … Continue reading

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It’s “Cheer Up, Charlie” Time…

Oh boy, am I ever in a good mood today! Look at what the forecast is**: Can’t see? I’ll zoom in on it: See that, there at the end, under the bright yellow sun under the word “SUN?” Seventy-one degrees! … Continue reading

Posted in change, good tunes, introspection, Overall Good Things, Recreation, what I'm about | 7 Comments

{The Dreaded Inevitable}

Now, let’s talk about exercise. Growing up I was active enough. I climbed trees, participated in summer league softball (faithfully for 10 years), and jumped on the trampoline. I also fought viciously with my older sister, ran wild through the … Continue reading

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Small Talk

They finally phoned. They phoned, and I was less-than-thrilled. Meeting two new people, inviting them into my “not-quite-decorated-even-though-I’m-unemployed” house, letting them sit on my red sofa (whilst banishing myself to the wooden Amish chair which is less of a chair … Continue reading

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