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A Few More Colours from Cancun

The rest of our relaxing (and short) trip was a treasure hunt for bright colours... easy to find... here are a few more

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New Years Day in Cancun

We arrived mid afternoon and wandered about… here’s a little of what we saw…

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Seeing Through Grateful Eyes

As a counterbalance to negative thoughts, I've decided to continue the practice of looking for what brings me joy in the world around me. This joy feels like gratitude to me and helps me get back on track as I navigate my father's final journeys with us. With every hard thought, I have a clear … Continue reading Seeing Through Grateful Eyes

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Seeing Through Grateful Eyes

I'm currently experiencing one of life's inevitable truths... the slow death of a parent. Surrounded by emotions from my siblings and Mom, concerned looks of friends, and loads of optimistic messages from angels on social media; I decide to return to a place that brings me peace. I decided to stop and see the beauty … Continue reading Seeing Through Grateful Eyes

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Consider the wabi-sabi-ness of Monet’s Lilac Irises

As I stand before Monet's Lilac Irises, I am struck by the subtle beauty and peacefulness that emanate from this painting. The delicate brushstrokes, the soft lilac hues, and the gentle curves of the irises all combine to create a sense of wabisabiness - an appreciation for the imperfections and transience of life. Wabi-sabi is … Continue reading Consider the wabi-sabi-ness of Monet’s Lilac Irises

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Lily Pads in the Sun – Fruitlessly Hunting for the Flowers at Noon

Another outing on my kayak and I thought I was better prepared with a wide brim hat and prescription sunglasses... you see, it is very glary on the water and very hard to see the camera screen... I'm also averse to the practice of taking dozens of shots and hope one is excellent, but with … Continue reading Lily Pads in the Sun – Fruitlessly Hunting for the Flowers at Noon

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Pink Intensities

One of the benefits of having a terrace overlooking the water is the expansive view of the sky. It's been a particularly sunny summer (2022) and some of our potted flowers are loving it. As is my usual practice, I like to get in close to my subjects and try to look at them from … Continue reading Pink Intensities

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A little good news — about multiculturalism

http://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/kenya-chrysanthemum-pyrethrum-flower-industry-offers-rural-income-and-natural-insecticide/ These daisy-like flowers repel and often kill pests like mosquitoes and locust. The article says they are harmless to most animals and us, and alludes to being pollinator friendly. Let's hope we can find similar species around the world to plant in all produce crops and be rid of chemical pesticides that destroy our … Continue reading A little good news — about multiculturalism

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Invasion of the Triffid-Snatchers

Are you a fan of the old black and white, alien invasion, b-movies of the 1960s? Take a look at The Day of there Triffids and try to figure out what the artistic director must have been thunking whence created the Triffids. They were supposed to be some plant-like aliens. In the book, if my … Continue reading Invasion of the Triffid-Snatchers

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Puddles of Sulphurous Yellow

Every year my wife picks some typical flower for her outdoor flower pots; usually geraniums, daisies, chrysanthemums, etc... I tend to like weirder flowers, but we compromise on colours. I love yellows, both for the vibrant joy they evoke and for subtle decay they show while dying. Also, occasionally we can catch a stranger bug … Continue reading Puddles of Sulphurous Yellow