by Sharani | May 25, 2008 | cygnets, ducklings, Nature, Spring
Wouldn’t it be great if instead of the latest tragedies, the local news headlines focused on the local sightings of baby swans, ducks and geese during the month of May? And when passing showers proliferate, the weather could offer the chance of rainbows during...
by Sharani | May 4, 2008 | Flower Power, Nature, tulips
Everything that slows us down and forces patience, everything that sets us back into the slow circles of nature, is a help. Gardening is an instrument of grace. – May Sarton Shortly after I bought my first home, flush with newness and enthusiasm, I planted an...
by Sharani | May 4, 2008 | daffodils, Dartmouth Daffodils, Flower Power, Nature, Parsons Reserve
The bridge over the Padanaram Harbor in Dartmouth, Massachusetts was closed and the bridgekeeper was motioning cars to go around rather than wait. I was on a dinner break from work and in the spirit of seizing the moment decided to visit the Daffodil Reserve owned by...
by Sharani | May 4, 2008 | Flower Power, Lavender, Lavender Tea, Nature
While I waited for an April 1st election to determine the continued existence of my public library job for the last 14 years, I employed every possible way known to me to help minimize my undeniable stress and anxiety about my job. I spent more time than ever in...
by Sharani | Nov 5, 2007 | Bill Staines, favorite musicians, folksingers, Nature, praying mantis, Sri Chinmoy
I am particularly fond of the song by folksinger Bill Staines called All God’s Critters Got a Place in the Choir. The lyrics are: All God’s critters got a place in the choir Some sing low, some sing higher Some sing out loud on the telephone wire And some...
by Sharani | Oct 8, 2007 | fall leaves, Nature
Maybe it was the misty morning. A dew stew swirled about. Due to a lingering lack of rain, the fall foliage is a little dull this year. Finally today the misty dew coating the leaves during a morning walk before work added a saturation shot better than a Photoshop...
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