Musings on Life, People, Nature
Dear Friends, I step on the terrace. My eyes rest on the mountains that silently stand in the background. Below me swarms of colorful butterflies flutter joyfully and feast on the lantana flowers rich with nectar. I enjoy watching them as they spread their wings and gather warmth from the morning sun. The lush greenery … Continue reading A Reason For Optimism
Dear Friends, A very warm, still morning greets me in Atenas today. The atmosphere is convent quiet. Nothing sings. The silence is suddenly ruptured when our neighbor and his dogs walk by for their exercise. Our dog, sensing their presence in "her" territory utters intruder alerts before sighing and returning to her usual place at … Continue reading Hoping to Bounce Back Soon!
Dear Friends, It's a quiet, hot morning where I am. The June rains have assured the grass that it's time to revive. The purples and reds in the blooming flowers add to the stained-glass perfection of Nature's canvas. Everything is bursting with color and energy, transformation is in the air. The world-at-large is joining, with … Continue reading Towards Real Change
Dear Friends, I've spent the last few minutes observing the shuddering of the lush, green branches on the guava tree below. I am curious to see what kind of bird is making them sway and reach for my camera. Suddenly, I catch a glimpse of a pair of squirrels as they scurry along in search … Continue reading An Auspicious Moment for Change
Dear Friends, The warm breeze brushing my arm is comforting. Across the unending sky I observe a pandemonium of parrots as they fly in unison. My ears need not strain to hear their wild mayhem that stops suddenly as the birds move to another place and disappear from view. In this moment, it feels like … Continue reading A World In Constant Flux
Dear Friends, The screeching of the parrots that normally fly over our home is absent this morning. I wonder where they are hiding and walk to the terrace to see if I can catch sight of at least one of them. While perusing the landscape I observe the patches of green grass dotting the otherwise-brown … Continue reading A Revealing Hibernation
Dear Friends, The day begins like they usually do here in Atenas. The sun is shining, the gentle breeze sways the bamboo and the strength and length of the birds' tuneful presentations encourage me to lift my eyes and watch the clouds move slowly above me. I celebrate Nature, the permanence of its cycles are … Continue reading Be Part of a Solution, Not a Jury
Dear Friends, It is a hazy day where I am. I can make out the majestic hills in the morning light and I wonder, not for the first time, what our neighbors across the way see from their vista. We are beginning another week of following national and local recommendations related to Covid-19. Time passes … Continue reading A Time For Deep Reflection
Dear Friends, Like almost every Sunday morning, I am greeted by an array of vistas and a symphony of sound emerging from several species of birds. It is Easter and also the fifth day of Passover. It is a day normally focused on family and friends gathering together to celebrate and feast. It is traditionally … Continue reading Easter Sunday / Passover
Dear Friends, The day begins quietly. I look out the window and notice the oak-brown grass that covers most of our lawn. My ears pick up the sound of several tiny hummingbirds chirping their song as they quickly fly from one sun-parched flower to another. Even in this heat, Nature provides the nectar that energizes … Continue reading Practice Extreme Self-Care
