Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Ferrell's Travel Blog:
Arriving at Eilat, Leon and I had traveled from the foothills of Mount Hermon to the eastern arm of the Red Sea, the Gulf of Eilat (or Aqabah, depending on whether we are in Israel or Jordan). Eilat is a popular resort town today, and it has grown…
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, Herbs, Health, & Crafts, history, legends, Uncategorized Supposedly, the flower was created by Eve’s tears, when she was expelled from the garden of Eden. In folklore, the lily of the valley formed ladders so the fairies could climb the reeds where their cradles lied. Another legend is the first lily of the valley loved a nightingale, but she was shy and hid…Read more »
Posted by in & Crafts, art work, Uncategorized Do you need craft ideas for your preschooler to make for Mother’s Day? You can find stickers at stores like Joanne’s or Michael’s craft stores and blank cards. Have the kids decorate the card with the stickers. Another idea is to make tissue flowers for Mom. You will need about five layers of colored tissue…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, gardens, history, Uncategorized A whisper on the wind claimed the chrysanthemum is a special meeting place for the wee folk. I don’t know if it’s true, but who am I to say nay? This flower has been cultivated for centuries. The Chinese drink wine made from this flower to ensure long life. The original Japanese flag depicted a…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on AesthesiaMag:
? 125+ Year Old Rhododendron “Tree” In Canada /via reddit 144-Year-Old Wisteria In Japan// credits: y-fu Wind-Swept Trees In New Zealand / credits: tungnam. Wind-Swept Trees In New Zealand / photo by seabirdnz Antarctic Beech Draped In Hanging Moss In Oregon/ photo by Drew Hopper Blooming Cherry Trees in Bonn, Germany/ credits: Adas Meliauskas…
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on AesthesiaMag:
Mystical Dark Symbolism Painting By Tomasz Alen Kopera Tomasz Alen Kopera was born in Kozuchow, Poland in 1976. He attended the University of Technology in Wroclaw, where he gained a degree in Engineering. Tomasz paints in oil on canvas. Human nature and the mysteries of the Universe are his inspiration. Each painting…
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on Have Bag, Will Travel:
From literally anywhere in Naples Vesuvius stands threateningly close by, like a loaded gun pointed at the heart of the city… Even eggheads find it difficult to be absolutely precise about this but scientists think that Vesuvius formed about twenty-five thousand years ago and today the volcano is rated as…
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on I've Got Cake:
Last week I met up with a new friend for brunch at Myers + Chang. If you’re ever in Boston and can’t figure out what to do for brunch, go there. They have one of the best brunches in Boston, the food is soooo good you guys! ?…
Posted by in gardens, history, legends, Uncategorized With Mother’s Day almost upon us, I thought this legend appropriate. Every flower has its own meaning in history, myths, and legends. The carnation means pride, beauty, and deep love. According to legend, the carnation was first seen at Christ’s birth in Bethlehem. The carnation became popular and associated with Mother’s Day in the USA…Read more »
Posted by in history, Just A Thought, politics Have we become barbarians? Cossacks whipping people, the U.S. ripping babes from their undocumented parents, governments hurling insults and slurs at each other, road rage, and the mentally ill packing weapons seems to be the norm. How can our children learn respect when they witness these incidents? Remember children tend to mimic adult behavior. What…Read more »
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