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Carol Funk

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THE SEA THAT BINDS US,
THE LOVE THAT FREES US

“Yesterday no longer exists; today is fresh It is a clean canvas. The brushstroke of today hasn’t been created. It is daybreak.”

What happens when people who have tried love and failed are confronted with the possibility of finding love again? How does one navigate the uncharted course of making a new life with a new partner, after a relationship fails? When an estranged spouse returns?
These issues are entwined in the novella, The Sea That Binds Us, The Love That Frees Us.
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CAROL FUNK

Coming from a long career in professional psychology and education, Carol has begun a successful new vocation writing on a variety of topics. The newest release, a foray into the world of cookbooks titled, “Come, Taste and See,” focuses on food, family, and faith. The book comes with its accompanying apron printed with the colorful cover of her cookbook.

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COME TASTE & SEE

“Discover the heart of cooking with Come, Taste and See – a soulful blend of simple recipes, family blessings, and reflections on food, faith, and love.”

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COME,TASTE & SEE

“Discover the heart of cooking with Come, Taste and See – a soulful blend of simple recipes, family blessings, and reflections on food, faith, and love.”

Step into the heart of home cooking with Come, Taste and See by Carol Funk. This inspiring collection combines simple, delicious recipes with heartfelt reflections on food, faith, and love. Celebrate family blessings and savor the joy of shared meals that nourish both body and soul.

A perfect read for anyone who finds comfort in the kitchen and meaning in every meal.

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THE SEA THAT BINDS US,
THE LOVE THAT FREES US

“Yesterday no longer exists; today is fresh It is a clean canvas. The brushstroke of today hasn’t been created. It is daybreak.”

What happens when people who have tried love and failed are confronted with the possibility of finding love again? How does one navigate the uncharted course of making a new life with a new partner, after a relationship fails? When an estranged spouse returns?

These issues are entwined in the novella, The Sea That Binds Us, The Love That Frees Us

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The words tumbled from his quivering mouth like bits of broken shells scattered in the surf.
“I never told her I loved her,” he repeated over and over.’

A Romance Wrought with Twists and Turns

Set at the Jersey Shore, the chance meeting between Anthony and Marilyn, from two very different walks of life, blossoms into a unique love story. The challenge of making a life worth living is fraught with twists and turns, but is ultimately nested in forgiveness, reconciliation and faith in God. It is an inspiring story that resonates with all phases of life championing hope and second chances.
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‘You know, a life built on your job is not enough to make you happy.’
Recent Visits

Sayens Gardens at Hamilton Square, NJ

The serene feeling looking out on a pond surrounded by blooming rhododendrons and azaleas is a treat for the senses and the soul. Sayens Gardens featured a full display of late spring and early summer flowering plants and trees. My favorite spot is a bench surrounded by pastel rhododendrons overlooking the fountain and pond. Going to nature, especially here, is soothing, making every problem float away.

Closeup of sculpture in garden at Duke Estate

Visit to France

Earlier this summer, I traveled to the south of France on a Rhone River cruise and then took a bullet train to Paris. Provence, known for its Impressionist artists, sunflowers, poppies, and vineyards, features extraordinary light. Mt. Victoire, inspiring Cezanne, and Arles, where Van Gogh painted, were highlights. The cruise included views of castles, vineyards, and villages like Baux en Provence. Our trip ended in Lyon, renowned for French gastronomy, with a colorful sculpture bouquet welcoming us.

Visit to Margate ,NJ

The following pictures of Lucy the Elephant were taken in Margate, NJ
near Atlantic City. Lucy is a colossus built over100 years ago as a
roadside curiosity to draw in real estate investors to homesites at the
Jersey Shore. Two other similar buildings were constructed at Cape May
NJ and Coney Island, NY. Lucy is the only surviving building left in
existence.
She was once a real estate office, a home, a speakeasy, and an Air B and
B rental. She has survived hurricanes, fires and a lightening strike.
In great disrepair, the local community began s “ Save Lucy the
Elephant” campaign to raise money to refurbish Lucy after years of
neglect. Recently the repairs have been completed and is open to the
public. Open for rental as an event venue, Lucy has hosted birthday parties and
a wedding.

Henry with toque:

In case I had any illusions of grandiosity about my cooking skills impressing my family, children will always cut me down to size.  Henry, my grandson and sous chef, came to dinner one night.  I served cabbage rolls from a Polish recipe from his great grandmother and namesake, Henrietta.  The dish was steamy and savory, perfect for a wintry night.  He made a face.  You know the kind of face I mean.  Encouraging him to try it, I said,”it is very tasty and you will like it.  Look, it even has surprise hamburger meat and rice that you like.”  I knew I was still in trouble.  Henry shook his head and loudly proclaimed, ” Emergency Pizza!”

 
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Blessed Christmas sending joyful greetings for you and your family with prayers for inner peace.

Through the eyes of a child, the world is joyful. From our little sous chef, Henry

Closeup of sculpture in garden at Duke Estate

Bromeliad blooming at Duke Estate

A visit to orchid greenhouse at Duke Estate

Lady slipper plant at orchid greenhouse, Duke Estate, SommervilleNJ

Come, Taste and See

Introduction
A unique cookbook with simple recipes and reflections on food, family, and faith. It explores the sensory, meditative, and spiritual aspects of cooking through personal stories, funny anecdotes, and poetry. Includes chapters on ‘Food as Love,’ ‘Fasting,’ and ‘Special Family Blessings’ in various languages. The book also features space for your own family blessings and recipes. Expected publication in late September on Amazon.
‘These videos capture recipes in the bread and soup chapters in Come, Taste and See. More to come. Try them!’
Carol Funk 3rd Book Come, taste & See copy
Reels
Historical Romance/Magical Realism Novel

Vittoria/Villane (working title)

Sprezzatura.
The art of concealing art. Art, constructed so delicately, shrewdly calculated, observed, deeply understood and specially iterated with a human voice, it no longer looks like art

It seems like something that has always existed. It has a life of its own. It breathes. It feels. It smiles. It weeps. It tells a story when no story is given. By its presence—from the inside of the viewer and inside of the artist, it narrates the story. For a single, sacred moment, the art and the beholder are one.

The artist, the producer of the object of beauty, merges so completely, he is absorbed, becoming one with his creation. Over time, the artist becomes invisible, disappearing into his art. What is his identity when his life has been consumed, creating objects of beauty over and over again?

About The Author

Carol Funk, a first-time author, has discovered a newfound passion for writing after a fulfilling career in professional psychology. With a background that includes private practice, family court, schools, and mental health facilities, she brings a unique perspective to her storytelling.
Her extensive travels across diverse countries and cultures have exposed her to various religions, revealing the universal themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. Carol holds a doctorate in professional psychology from Rutgers University and enjoys pursuing her artistic interests, including watercolor painting and teaching the sacred art of iconography.
Her extensive travels across diverse countries and cultures have exposed her to various religions, revealing the universal themes of forgiveness and reconciliation. Carol holds a doctorate in professional psychology from Rutgers University and enjoys pursuing her artistic interests, including watercolor painting and teaching the sacred art of iconography.
‘Leave space in your life to grow relationships that will last. Make time for them and nurture them.’

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