I remember being 14 years old and listening on in fascination as Mrs Jones lectured to us in science class about the many adaptations of the mangrove. It wouldn't be until 23 years later that I would lay my eyes on a mangrove, and that first mangrove would not be alive, but rather a fossilized specimen on the floor of a 40 million year old ocean, in what seemed to be an … [Read more...]
Rediscovering Egypt in 2014, Post the Revolution
“Egypt? You’re kidding” “Isn’t it dangerous?” “You had better cover your head.” These were the reactions I got when I told people I was going to Egypt. I was apprehensive too, when I got the invite to join a group of scribblers. But I had been there before, six years ago, and I had always wanted to return. Why? Was it the gigantic statues of Pharaohs looming over the land … [Read more...]
Singing for Egypt
I was driving my car yesterday when I heard on CBC Radio that Morsi had been ousted as President of Egypt. I was stunned, in a state of disbelieve and felt like bursting into tears of relief for the Egyptian people ... all of which the woman in the pet store heard, as I began a monologue, spewing my sense of relief to the first person I saw. You see … [Read more...]
A Roamancing New Year!
Wishing you, our wonderful community, a year filled with ... Moments of Utter Delight Interesting Perspectives Good Music [youtube a4sRgcB818k] Tasty Eats Smiling Faces Dancing [youtube 8yXBYl9nKY0] New Friends … [Read more...]
Clouds, Natural Beauty the World Over
This week's #FriFotos reminded me of the beauty created by clouds the world over. In celebration, here are a few moments in my travels from the past year, where the clouds made me smile! From the Air Clouds over Canada Elegant over … [Read more...]
