Hues of life

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Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Profound...

Forever Oneness, who sings to us in silence, who teaches us through each other. Guide my steps with strength and wisdom. May I see the lessons as I walk, honor the Purpose of all things. Help me touch with respect, always speak from behind my eyes. Let me observe, not judge. May I cause no harm, and... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

More on July...

The Highland games of Scotland have become popular in the US. A hundred Scottish clans gather to celebrate with track and field events, the Scottish reel, Highland fling with bagpipes and drums and finally, parade of the tartans. Bastille day is on July 14 in France, and celebrations begin the night... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, June 21, 2010

Longest and shortest day!

The light of God surrounds me. On this day, when half of our planet experiences the longest day of the year and half experiences the shortest day, I celebrate the light of the sun. I am warmed by its rays, nurtured by its light, and awed by its colorful displays in the morning and evening sky. The... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Father's Day

Hello everyone, have missed all of you, but some ups and downs kept me away, the longest time ever! Anyway, hope all of you are doing well. Just a re-post for today.... It is believed that almost 4000 years ago in Babylon, a small boy called Elmesu etched a Father’s day message on a clay card,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 31, 2010

Memorial Day Sonnet

We're here to honor those who went to war Who did not wish to die, but did die, grievously, In eighteen sixty-one and in two-thousand four Though they were peaceable as you or me. Young and innocent, they knew nothing of horror --- Singers and athletes, and all in all well-bred. Their sergeants,... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 24, 2010

Hectic week...

Sorry I've not been around for a while, but a quick update. The week was spent running between hospitals and doctors (not familiar with this city either) to get tests done for Ashish---grateful thanks for all your prayers/suggestions/support--most of the results are better, some tests will be... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Wildlife photographs

Hope all of you are having a nice weekend! This is specially for those of my friends who enjoyed the account and photos (though not very great!) of Bandipur forest---if you'd like to see some good ones of the wildlife found there, just look at... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, May 14, 2010

Thought provoking poem

Eyesight It was May before my attention came to spring and my word I said to the southern slopes I've missed it, it came and went before I got right to see: don't worry, said the mountain, try the later northern slopes or if you can climb, climb into spring: but said the mountain it's not that way... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Back from the jungle!

Hope you had a nice Mothers' day! I've just uploaded some photographs and write ups on our trip to the forest last week--when you have the time, do look at http://colorsofindia-nita.blogspot.com/ and see my note at the end!! Will catch up on reading now! Have a great week! Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, May 3, 2010

Matins...

Matins II (excerpt) I arise today Blessed by all things, Wings of breath, Delight of eyes, Wonder of whisper, Intimacy of touch, Eternity of soul, Urgency of thought, Miracle of health, Embrace of God. May I live this day. ~ John O"Donohue ~ (Eternal Echoes) PS: Will be away for a few days; have a... Sign in to see full entry.

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