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Zunday Zen … An Afternoon in the Park
Established around 1730 in Toulouse a botanical garden for practical use overflowing with trees and flowers profuse old-fashioned organ grinder to amuse relax under shade trees for a snooze bring a picnic and enjoy the views. All you have to do is pick and choose […]
Zunday Zen … Springtime Splendor
Sweeping fields of brilliant bouquets swaying gently in the breeze clinking together like champagne flutes in joyful celebration. Mother Earth wearing her Sunday Best!
Meet me under the Banyan Tree …
Few trees are as spectacular as the Lahaina Banyan tree! If you are headed to the island of Maui, please visit this unbelievably complex natural wonder at the corner of Front Street and Canal Street! During the early to mid 1800s Lahaina was the capital of the […]
Zunday Zen … How time flies when you’re having fun
So many, many years ago I said “I do!” “I want to spend my life with you!” So after many, many years in a row I said “I do” “I want to celebrate # 35 with you!” So when the sun put on this show I […]
Visiting the Sacred Iao Valley and Needle
In the central Maui Mountains, just west of Wailuku, is the Sacred Iao Valley. In ancient Hawaii, this valley was a burial ground for royalty. Their bodies were buried in secret locations all over this valley. It was here, where the Battle of Kepaniwai was fought […]
Zunday Zen … No Leaf Blowers here!
At the crack of dawn wind strewn small blossoms gathered. No leaf blowers here! Every morning on Maui, I awoke to the sounds of noisy birds, the waves breaking on the beach and the slow, rhythmic swooshing sound of a rake being guided across the […]
Come away with me … to Hawaii
Huge puffy white clouds were floating in the sky. The Pacific ocean down below us was sparkling in the beautiful tropical sunshine. Large waves were breaking along the Oahu coastline and made for a picture perfect arrival in Oahu. On the way home a week […]
Zunday Zen … Spring has Sprung
Early spring flowers Sudden rain showers Red-breasted sapsucker His wings flutter Drills holes in a perfect row Until the tree sap starts to flow High in the trees perched is a most regal Beautiful, majestic bald eagle Spring appeared over night What a delight!
Zunday Zen … Spring
Yellow daffodils announcing spring’s arrival. Farewell, winter blues.
Zunday Zen … My Suburban Oasis
Suburban oasis a breath of fresh air for body and soul. This beautiful nature park is a short walk from our house. There are miles of hiking trails across this extinct volcano and lava dome. We are fortunate here in the Pacific Northwest to have such an […]
Zunday Zen … And they lived happily ever after …
All alone on this pleasant spring night, to meet her prince would be a delight! Desperate, she kissed the frog as he leaped onto the log. That she might claim her royal right.
Zunday Zen … Childhood Memories from the Black Forest
The unmistakable scent of the woodsy perfume mingled with the essence of dirt. Pine needles tiny bits of leaves clinging to trumpet-shaped golden-yellow chanterelles. Deep in the dense, dark forest leaf mold thickly covering the ground like a plush carpet the musty air saturated with moisture, […]
Step right up! To the 3 Day Quote Challenge (Day3)
This is Day 3 of the 3 Day Quote Challenge! Little Sunshine challenged me to this, and I must say, it has been fun! These posts were different from what I usually do! It’s healthy to step outside one’s box every so often! The rules […]
Step right up! To the 3 Day Quote Challenge (Day 2)
This is my Day 2 contribution to the 3 Day Quote Challenge! Thanks again to Little Sunshine for including me in this! The rules for this challenge are: Post on three consecutive days Post one to three quotes Challenge three different bloggers each day Here are […]
Step right up! To the 3 Day Quote Challenge
Yesterday I was invited by one of my favorite bloggers to this challenge. Thank you Little Sunshine for nominating me! I accept! Here are the rules: Post on three consecutive days Post one to three quotes per day Challenge three different bloggers per day My […]
Zunday Zen … Espresso or Cappuccino?
One Sunday morning we tried to shoo A pesky loud peacock all dressed in blue. We were thinking “What the heck Is he doing on our deck!?!” “Go on”, we laughed, “This coffee’s not for you!”
in cahoots with muddy boots 