Life truly finds a way to begin and blossom in its own time. That is the stark truth. It doesn't matter where or when. Where there is a mix of fertile safety and
warm bed to nest, dawning life and its cycle takes its natural course. Take a winged insect's cycle of life, for
instance: an initial union, followed by a struggling, a clinging, and then
surviving all odds of growth process.
When the magical moment happens, life bursts from a cocoon, breaks away from its confinement, and
claims its adventure. Nature's surprise
of all good surprises in this complex, yet exciting life journey is its
"netting" gift. With it, a
cocoon gets protection from its predators and temperamental
weather. Don’t take my word. Look around, and close by. Search trees for winged insects' protective
"nets" and either be awed or get spooked. BOO!Friday, October 31, 2014
Boo!
Blog 100 …
Life truly finds a way to begin and blossom in its own time. That is the stark truth. It doesn't matter where or when. Where there is a mix of fertile safety and
warm bed to nest, dawning life and its cycle takes its natural course. Take a winged insect's cycle of life, for
instance: an initial union, followed by a struggling, a clinging, and then
surviving all odds of growth process.
When the magical moment happens, life bursts from a cocoon, breaks away from its confinement, and
claims its adventure. Nature's surprise
of all good surprises in this complex, yet exciting life journey is its
"netting" gift. With it, a
cocoon gets protection from its predators and temperamental
weather. Don’t take my word. Look around, and close by. Search trees for winged insects' protective
"nets" and either be awed or get spooked. BOO!
Life truly finds a way to begin and blossom in its own time. That is the stark truth. It doesn't matter where or when. Where there is a mix of fertile safety and
warm bed to nest, dawning life and its cycle takes its natural course. Take a winged insect's cycle of life, for
instance: an initial union, followed by a struggling, a clinging, and then
surviving all odds of growth process.
When the magical moment happens, life bursts from a cocoon, breaks away from its confinement, and
claims its adventure. Nature's surprise
of all good surprises in this complex, yet exciting life journey is its
"netting" gift. With it, a
cocoon gets protection from its predators and temperamental
weather. Don’t take my word. Look around, and close by. Search trees for winged insects' protective
"nets" and either be awed or get spooked. BOO!
Scoot!
Blog 99 …
Where did you come from?
Go away from my doorway, please.
Build your home somewhere else.
Build it up high where my eyes will
not find you. Build it strong, let it thrive,
and live awhile!
Go away from my doorway, please.
Build your home somewhere else.
Build it up high where my eyes will
not find you. Build it strong, let it thrive,
and live awhile!
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
HarryPotterLand
Blog 98 …
To both non-diehard patrons and HP enthusiasts, the Wizarding
World of Harry Potter at Diagon Alley,
Universal Studios Florida, is one trip to take and explore. There’s no doubt about its spellbinding effect
on guests. Once there, magical and
fantastic centers of interest deliver transforming experiences, especially
inside Leaky Cauldron Drop, Wesley's Wizard Wheezes, and wand shop, Ollivanders! There are no if’s or but’s about getting
swayed to immerse the self and to get mesmerized. Visual and audio “psychological
spells” are plenty for all senses. And when
all stimuli wither, there’s much more for the taking. There abounds endless entertainment to feed
interest and curiosity. Also, plunging
into the hunt for one souvenir or bundles of treasure for ‘after-the-visit’
extended thrill pulls. The search could
be somewhat tiring or frustrating for a fan because of items’ exorbitant prices.
Giving up though, on taking home even
just a memento, is a definite "NO".
Without trepidation, one should quickly step into the wizardry shops and
establishments with vigilance and purpose.
Fans and visitors must try on hats and cloaks, smell candles, get scared by hairy
creatures or spot for that striking, perfect wand and broom that wizards love
using as escape tools from sticky and dangerous plot situations. Preposterously insane, non-enthusiasts might
say, but HP world experienced in books,
movies or situation-simulation land, is one creative product of the mind filled
with continuous, tremendous critical thought, total wonder, and pure excitement! The ad, “Two parks ... Two lands .... One magical journey…", is an
understatement!
To both non-diehard patrons and HP enthusiasts, the Wizarding
World of Harry Potter at Diagon Alley,
Universal Studios Florida, is one trip to take and explore. There’s no doubt about its spellbinding effect
on guests. Once there, magical and
fantastic centers of interest deliver transforming experiences, especially
inside Leaky Cauldron Drop, Wesley's Wizard Wheezes, and wand shop, Ollivanders! There are no if’s or but’s about getting
swayed to immerse the self and to get mesmerized. Visual and audio “psychological
spells” are plenty for all senses. And when
all stimuli wither, there’s much more for the taking. There abounds endless entertainment to feed
interest and curiosity. Also, plunging
into the hunt for one souvenir or bundles of treasure for ‘after-the-visit’
extended thrill pulls. The search could
be somewhat tiring or frustrating for a fan because of items’ exorbitant prices.
Giving up though, on taking home even
just a memento, is a definite "NO".
Without trepidation, one should quickly step into the wizardry shops and
establishments with vigilance and purpose.
Fans and visitors must try on hats and cloaks, smell candles, get scared by hairy
creatures or spot for that striking, perfect wand and broom that wizards love
using as escape tools from sticky and dangerous plot situations. Preposterously insane, non-enthusiasts might
say, but HP world experienced in books,
movies or situation-simulation land, is one creative product of the mind filled
with continuous, tremendous critical thought, total wonder, and pure excitement! The ad, “Two parks ... Two lands .... One magical journey…", is an
understatement! 
Monday, October 27, 2014
Moss
Blog 97 …
I have always liked the olive green color of mosses, and their cool, soft
cushioning effect under my feet on hot summer days. What I did not know was that mosses also ‘grew
and lived’ on trees. Spanish Mosses that
is. Flimsy-looking, yet playfully
draped on tree branches and leaves, they dominate the landscape of trees along many Orlando, Florida
communities competing with lively green and stately palms. They gracefully move with the passing wind as
traveling guests on the roadways either arrive or leave. What a sight it was to find them. They seem to have taken the role of Florida state
greeters and cheerleaders!
I have always liked the olive green color of mosses, and their cool, soft
cushioning effect under my feet on hot summer days. What I did not know was that mosses also ‘grew
and lived’ on trees. Spanish Mosses that
is. Flimsy-looking, yet playfully
draped on tree branches and leaves, they dominate the landscape of trees along many Orlando, Florida
communities competing with lively green and stately palms. They gracefully move with the passing wind as
traveling guests on the roadways either arrive or leave. What a sight it was to find them. They seem to have taken the role of Florida state
greeters and cheerleaders! Surprise
Blog 96 …
Birthdays return us back to many nostalgic and wonderful memories
of joyful moments, but nothing better appreciated than all those meaningful and
cheerful presents received. One that
warmly touches me over and again is a “teacup rest”. It is a set of homemade box with four tiny hand-sewn
pillows filled with cinnamon and mint herbs whose aroma wildly bursts whenever I
set down on them between sips my hot cup of tea or coffee. Michelle Chen, one of my L2 students in the
mid-80s, pleasantly surprised me one very special Birth Remembrance Day. In
her then limited English, and still very strong Chinese accent, she radiantly
beamed as she stealthily appeared in my classroom. Not for long, she took out from her worn out
cloth satchel a paper bag-wrapped gift that was secured by a beautifully tied
red yarn. I could still hear her soft
voice that charmingly coaxed me to open it up quickly. My heart leaped with overflowing joy at the sight
of the teacup rest. I was also wonderfully
touched by her most humble present. I
could not remember other material gifts I received that day, but for many
years, and on many birthday remembrances, it was her humblest, and simplest of
gifts that from year to year has brought me unbridled joy. Wherever my charming Michelle Chen is these
days, I pray she knows that she made my birthday and me so very, very special!
Birthdays return us back to many nostalgic and wonderful memories
of joyful moments, but nothing better appreciated than all those meaningful and
cheerful presents received. One that
warmly touches me over and again is a “teacup rest”. It is a set of homemade box with four tiny hand-sewn
pillows filled with cinnamon and mint herbs whose aroma wildly bursts whenever I
set down on them between sips my hot cup of tea or coffee. Michelle Chen, one of my L2 students in the
mid-80s, pleasantly surprised me one very special Birth Remembrance Day. In
her then limited English, and still very strong Chinese accent, she radiantly
beamed as she stealthily appeared in my classroom. Not for long, she took out from her worn out
cloth satchel a paper bag-wrapped gift that was secured by a beautifully tied
red yarn. I could still hear her soft
voice that charmingly coaxed me to open it up quickly. My heart leaped with overflowing joy at the sight
of the teacup rest. I was also wonderfully
touched by her most humble present. I
could not remember other material gifts I received that day, but for many
years, and on many birthday remembrances, it was her humblest, and simplest of
gifts that from year to year has brought me unbridled joy. Wherever my charming Michelle Chen is these
days, I pray she knows that she made my birthday and me so very, very special!Breathe
Blog 95
...
Getting to point B from point A does not require internal rigidity,
but you couldn’t help it. You know for
sure that you must keep alert. You must
focus lest you swerve and then endanger yourself and others. Nevertheless, if you didn’t amuse yourself
while traveling on the road, you’d likely dangerously fall asleep or get
starkly bored. A pint of minding the
architectural beauty of buildings or the engineering and design of passing vehicles
doesn’t hurt. It lifts up the spirit and
celebrates humankind’s inventive mind. Even
admiring natural and man-made gardens on roads’ median is helpful to your
brain’s jittery state while on the highway.
A quick mental note of fresh, creative and natural landscape calms your
nerves as well. Rigidity constricts
breathing, for sure. Think about that next time you get on the road!
Getting to point B from point A does not require internal rigidity,
but you couldn’t help it. You know for
sure that you must keep alert. You must
focus lest you swerve and then endanger yourself and others. Nevertheless, if you didn’t amuse yourself
while traveling on the road, you’d likely dangerously fall asleep or get
starkly bored. A pint of minding the
architectural beauty of buildings or the engineering and design of passing vehicles
doesn’t hurt. It lifts up the spirit and
celebrates humankind’s inventive mind. Even
admiring natural and man-made gardens on roads’ median is helpful to your
brain’s jittery state while on the highway.
A quick mental note of fresh, creative and natural landscape calms your
nerves as well. Rigidity constricts
breathing, for sure. Think about that next time you get on the road!Brrr …
Blog 94 ...
Climate and weather have powers nerving to humans. They drive us mad. They wind us up. They tease and amuse. They rile and provoke. Worse, they frustrate and upset. Just when we think we could tell or calculate
what they might bring for the day, they jolt us with over the head and
irritating hot temps or surprise us with biting chill. We could work with climate’s changing
patterns, but with weather’s shocker of nature, nothing else takes us with a
blow. Yesterday’s 90’s was torturously
hot; today’s 16’s was sharply piercing!
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