Monthly Archives: October 2013

Seed of Light Award

A Farmer’s Analogy I consider a blog like a tree. A tree has its roots on fertile and firm ground. A blog is anchored to the imagination of its author, grounded in the basic principle of freedom of expression with … Continue reading

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Dhanteras

November 1 will be the celebration of Dhanteras which is the Hindu Celebration of Wealth. The goddess Laxmi ,whom we met at the medieval gates of Ahmedabah, is  honored with sweets. It is a traditional day of well-being for  businesses … Continue reading

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Stealing the Pope’s Heart!

These photographs from The Huffington Post need no explanation! What a memory!  Nameste. . .  . .This Is Pope Francis and His New Friend!

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Correction on Gift of Trees

I am hopeless with the technology and couldn’t figure out how to Update and save.  My blogger friend S K Nicholls pointed out that I misnamed my first ancient tree. The one pictured  in the original post is Angel Oak … Continue reading

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Gift of Trees

As the thin, bare arms stretch and the tiny fingers reach for the heavens, the stately trees take their winter posture.  They are beautiful in their own right after the colorful autumn leaves falling to the ground.  Did you know … Continue reading

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Wise Geese

One of my favorite signals of the change of seasons in New York, is hearing the Canadian Geese honking as the fly overhead, south in the autumn and north in the spring. I stretch my neck like  a  goose to … Continue reading

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The Simple Life. . . . .

This Is Incredible India!   How does he survive without a cell phone?   Namaste. . .  . . .

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The Battle Hymn

Take a few minutes to be inspired! nebraskaenergyobserver This is incredibly good. And so much different. You can nearly hear it being sung around the campfires here. Hat tip to Moe Lane View original post

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Halloween . . . . . .October 31st

I like this picture because it reminds me of the pumpkins my architect carved for our children. He was never satisfied with a traditional jack-o-lantern, but carved R2D2 and Picasso pumpkins among others for our doorstep!  From this  shot, you … Continue reading

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The Party’s Over. . . . . . Clean-Up Time

Have  you ever wondered what happens to all these colorful leaves after the celebration of all that is autumn?  Just like any party, there is clean-up after the trees are bare,  and a need for order. . . . . … Continue reading

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