I wonder who lives at house number nine in the Cypriot village of Omidos. They have a lovely orange tree growing in their front yard just on the other side of this white brick fence. When my husband and I passed their little home just off the village square I had so many thoughts about…
Category: Culture
haiku: widows and orphans
widows and orphans society does not see their wind broken lives
‘I Don’t Believe in God, but I Miss Him…’
“I don’t believe in God, but I miss him,” writes contemporary, English writer, Julian Barnes, in his popular book, “Nothing to be Afraid of.” When I first read these words, I wanted to fall on my face and wail in intercession. I know that sounds dramatic. But the sentiment of this sentence pierced my heart…
Red Sky
We had guests last evening for dinner; and as I was scurrying around the house picking up and making things ready, I glanced out the window. And I am so glad I did! I stood mesmerized, watching the most beautiful sunset slowly fade behind the Troodos mountains of Cyprus. Long fingers of pink, scarlet, and…
‘Ba-Ram-U’
Over the weekend, we walked on this beach. On this shore. This is in Paphos, Cyprus. It was a gorgeously clear day after a rainy week, so the grass was really green and everything sparkled in the sunshine. We rented a four-wheel-drive vehicle and followed a roughed trail up a mountain to get a good…
Random
“Gords” Here are some random photos of Cyprus from the week. “Old Stone House” “Rusty Fence” “Ancient Pot” “Almond Blossoms” “Winter Tree at Sundown”
A Better View…
Since we arrived in Cyprus almost a month ago, it has been either very hazy over the valley and mountains or raining. But yesterday morning, after it rained all night, I awoke to a crisp and clear morning and stepped onto our veranda to snap this photo. I promised you a photo of our view…
Curried Lentil Stew
This is a favorite winter stew of mine–very inexpensive to make. It is tasty and uncommon enough to serve guests. The smoked turkey and smokey cumin, along with the hot, red curry gives this stew a savory and unique flavor. Here’s the recipe. You can see how much I like this recipe…
haiku: meeting
a trumpet will sound the sky will split open–in the air we will meet
Blossoming Almond Branches
Almond trees dot the mountains of Cyprus. They are one of the first signs of rebirth in spring. It happens so quickly. The barren branches of winter become laden with pale pink, delicate flowers practically overnight. The blossoms are a happy reminder of the miracle of spring and new life on the earth after the…
Bonnie Saul Wilks 