Posted by in cooking, tasty treat, Uncategorized Here is a simple drop cookie recipe. You will need: 1 1/4 c. flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. ginger, ground 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup coconut 1/2 cup ground almonds Preheat oven to…Read more »
Posted by in Earth's wonders, gardens, legends, Uncategorized Legends state the first geranium grew at the feet of where the Prophet Mohammed had hung his shirt to dry. The flower has been used in ancient times in solar spells and transformation. Geranium means gentility.
Posted by in Uncategorized Originally posted on AesthesiaMag:
? Oil Landscapes Transformed into Mosaics of Color by Erin Hanson ? More: Portfolio / pixels.com /Instagram This series of modern impressionism paintings by artist Erin Hanson take on a mosaic-like life of their own and show us a surreal perspective on nature. Using a bevy of colors and a technique that is dizzyingly beautiful,…
Posted by in amusing & appealing, gardens, legends, Uncategorized Legend states that when the foxglove bows its head, it means the faerie folk are out walking. It is considered lucky to have a foxglove growing from seed in your garden. Do not transplant it for it might mask a faerie home. Foxgloves are used in the medicine world to strengthen and stimulate your heart.
Posted by in history, Just A Thought, legends, Uncategorized In history, we hear stories about the Christians being persecuted such as in Rome, but here is a different historical fact that I hadn’t heard. At the end of the 18th century, the country of Vietnam was divided into two kingdoms. The North was ruled by the Trinh dynasty and the South ruled by the…Read more »
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, history, legends, Uncategorized I found this interesting and thought I’d share it. The rose is said to have appeared in Bethlehem near the stable of Jesus. After the resurrection, a Christian was sentenced to burn at the stake. She prayed to God and the flames turned into yellow and red petals of roses. Once it was believed all…Read more »
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 »
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