“Why do we have to learn about something that doesn’t effect us?” the small, blonde student asked me. “I mean, it was ages ago, and not even in our country.” She might as well have run me through the heart with a stake, the pain of her words struck me so deeply.  I considered her: …

Locking the front door one last time and wondering if I left a ghost Fraiku: Saying Good-Bye to a Place

Celebrating a friend’s milestone birthday on a cruise along Australia’s east coast, from Brisbane to Tasmania and back again. January/February 2024 Day Seven – Hobart After learning about Hobart’s connections with Antarctica we continued exploring, learning more about the history of the city as we walked. The Tasman Fountain in Salamanca Place commemorates the Dutch…

People are busy. I get that. So am I. It takes time to read blog posts and keep up with all the lovely bloggers who visit blogs. Readers want information and are impatient. They don’t appreciate rambling, which I can easily do. Apparently people skim articles with their eyes following an F shape! How interesting…

It’s the second time I’ve stopped at Chapel House Farm campsite in the last few weeks and the second time I find myself walking towards Stonethwaite looking to climb two Wainwright’s. Last time I was on my to Great Crag and Grange Fell. Today I’m looking towards Eagle Crag which rises up rather dauntingly from…

This male Wood Duck seems unhappy with me that I didn’t bring any food.  Taken a few weeks ago at Sullivan’s Pond in Dartmouth, NS WOOD Duck

Six Word Saturday They Never Tire Of Swimming About

This month brought a break from routine work, leading to a newfound enthusiasm at work. Despite garden setbacks, winter harvest is being prepared. #WeekendCoffeeShare – A Wrap to August 2024

Only twenty bucks,fall planting garlic for sale.Thank you but no thanks.Don’t get me wrong; I love it,olive-oiled jarred, minced for two. Tomato packet said purple, plenty, and dwarf;none of them apply.Instead, dark red, few, and bignow supplement bought bushels. What was I thinkingby not planting zucchinithis perfect growing season?I also skipped sunflowers;chipmunks and birds mystified.…

At dVerse Punam is hosting Open Link Night – the night we choose what to post. dVerse Poets – OLN Image by Neon Pixels Studio from Pixabay “There runs the quick perspective of the future” Stephen Spender Coffee Is The Theory Of EverythingHey gptcoffee’s readylet’s chat,tell me about emergence theory ～it’s a complex theoryintegrative, cross…

Greetings to all! Beem Weeks back with you again. In today’s post, I’m revisiting AI photo generators. If you missed my previous post, it can be found HERE. Today’s post is an update on one of the better AI photo generators. Perchance has added a new feature to their program. No longer is it just…

“Trees are your best antiques.” ~Alexander Smith Redwood National Park: Grove of Titans

A Pleasant Morning I open my front door to be greeted by the marvels of Mother Nature. No more subtle, autumn shines through some leaves while myrtle trees compete with them in their own way. A pleasant morning is adorned by the mackerel clouds, promising a positive change. Sun peeps through them, refusing to surrender.…

Question: What are the signs in your part of the world that summer or winter is ending? End Of Summer #WordlessWednesday #Photography

Wood ducks really don’t have a bad side 😊 . YOUNG MALE WOOD DUCK

John of Journeys with Johnbo is this week’s host for the Lens-Artists Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #313 Cool Colours

… How honest should I be on my blog? I always wondered about that. I could answer, “I am fine”, which I am, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg, a facade because most of us have the same defense mechanism. “I am fine,” isn’t that the answer we mostly give, even when we…

Alice Keck Park Memorial Garden (August 2023) My partner and I took it easy on our last day in Santa Barbara: our train back to Los Angeles wasn’t until 16h45, so we had almost the full day to see a bit more in town. We had another delicious, freshly-cooked breakfast at the hotel before we…

Do you engage your creativity? Creative Listening + Jaye Marie Hears the Voice of Wisdom

Madison is a jewel for its free festivals. Our favorite in August is at Orton Park, a quick bike ride away. The highlight of the show for our family is the local troupe of trapeze acrobats, Cycropia. We set out our blanket early to see this splendid outdoor show. Choreography, costuming, and bright colors make…

Open Link Night #368 Hello, fellow poets! Today I am hosting my first Open Link Night. As most of you may know, OLN allows you the opportunity to share ONE poem of your choice with the rest of the dVerse community. There is no particular theme or form to be followed. If you missed the…

Another week of what the weather forecasters like to call “unsettled” though I understand some places had an upswing in temperatures once more. It remained showery and windy and temperatures in the mid-late teens here in the westmost part of the south-west. Gardening duties were resigned to daily deadheading to encourage those flowers that were…

Hello and welcome to the final NTT of August. We’re heading toward the last quarter of the year quite rapidly! Everyone’s back to school, Halloween candy is in the stores, people are busting hoodies out and all that good stuff. I am going to dispense with too much talk and get right to the show…

on Writing Forward: Believe it or not, there are a few writing tips that we writers can steal from athletes, strategies that show us how to stay in shape and on top of our game. Athletes work hard even when they’re off the field. They spend hours practicing with their teams. They run miles around…

hitch a ride on falling leaves citing poems of show and tell the ego-stuffed scoff and stare wicked ne’er-do-well, and the ruthless smocked as people pleasers their game to deceive, and undo blissful dreams But then, who can prove one really cares. Three Things Challenge #M801 Your three words today are:SCOFFSTUFFSMOCK “Some people are in such…

Seeds of Generosity: Transforming Communities Across Africa In Africa where poverty wears a crown, I have always been inspired by those who go above and beyond to help those in need, to lend a helping hand, To lift up the downtrodden, to make a stand. I’ve seen the children with hungry eyes and felt the…

All you who sleep tonightFar from the ones you love,No hands to left or right,And emptiness above –Know that you aren’t alone.                                          Vikram Seth Luna was a silent witnesswringing her hands helplesslythe stars shaded their eyes in shamethe sun too shed tears of molten magmaat the horrific act of so-called humansa broken doll lay…

Happy Friday, all! Hope the end of the week finds you well! I have so many AI fails, that I figured I’d maybe, possibly (don’t hold me to it, I’m an air sign and we can change our minds like the wind sometimes) inject some humor and make Friday Fails a thing. We’ll see. 😂…

Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman My rating: 5 of 5 stars T.J. Newman wrote a fantastic disaster movie, I mean a disaster book. Joe Morton (Narrator) brought the writing to life. Joe was able to make each character show up. I never felt like he was being demeaning to women or children, as many…

removed statues outlines of their true selves, stone speaks of them ***This short post adds to a previous #ThursdayDoors feature on León Cathedral, Spain. Its uppermost sections held together with more stained glass than stone — Leon Cathedral, Spain (1205 A.D) also known as “The House of Light’s” south portico— is today’s featured doors. You…

A MATTER OF CONCERN: AN ARTICLE Hi Friends, The recent collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue in Maharashtra sent shockwaves across the nation, serving as a stark reminder of the growing concerns about the quality of modern construction in India. This unfortunate incident not only raised questions about the materials and techniques used but…

Phil Tufnell and Jonathan Agnew react as England lose their eighth review against Sri Lanka, with Ollie Pope yet to win one during his captaincy. * This article was originally published here ‘Bad luck Ollie!’ – Pope loses eighth-straight review

Newly elected Jas Athwal previously led Redbridge Council (Picture: PA) Landlord Labour MP Jas Athwal has sacked his managing agent after tenants said they were living in flats with mould and ant infestation issues. The BBC investigation into Athwal’s properties came after his party made a manifesto pledge to ‘take steps to decisively raise standards’……

Kevin Magnussen is set to miss the next F1 race (Photo: F1) Kevin Magnussen was left outraged after a penalty for a collision at the Italian Grand Prix means he will be banned from the next Formula One race. Charles Leclerc claimed a stunning win in Monza on Sunday, with Magnussen performing well to finish……

Kevin Magnussen is set to miss the next F1 race (Photo: F1) Kevin Magnussen was left outraged after a penalty for a collision at the Italian Grand Prix means he will be banned from the next Formula One race. Charles Leclerc claimed a stunning win in Monza on Sunday, with Magnussen performing well to finish……

By Sara Bright A Legacy of Academic Achievement Nottingham High School, established in 1513, stands as one of the UK’s most prestigious independent schools, renowned for its academic rigour and rich history. Situated at Waverley Mount in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, the school has consistently maintained high standards of education, nurturing bright minds through a comprehensive curriculum……

It was an intense, stress-filled night in Boulder on Thursday as the Colorado Buffaloes, spearheaded by the dynamic duo of Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter. They narrowly edged out the formidable FCS powerhouse North Dakota State. The thrilling contest came down to a dramatic Hail Mary attempt by the Bison on the final play, which……

Here’s another family run furniture company with a strong blood-line and impeccable credentials. The company Moissonnier was founded in 1885 by Emile Moissonnier who was the first in a line of inventive furniture-makers that continue to make exquisite furniture pieces according to time-honoured techniques and traditions. In the world of luxury furniture, one brand that…

Norway’s Princess Martha Louise and Durek Verrett kiss each other on the day of their wedding party in Geiranger, Norway (Picture: Reuters) A Norwegian princess has married a so-called shaman from the US in a wedding attended by social media influencers, reality stars and TV personalities. Princess Märtha Louise, 52, married Durek Verrett, who claims to……

Here’s another family run furniture company with a strong blood-line and impeccable credentials. The company Moissonnier was founded in 1885 by Emile Moissonnier who was the first in a line of inventive furniture-makers that continue to make exquisite furniture pieces according to time-honoured techniques and traditions. In the world of luxury furniture, one brand that…