Diptych…

…is a fancy word for the fusion of two photos. The art has been around for many years, but a couple of gals made it really popular by introducing it to the blogosphere. You can log on at 3191 to see their current expression and read their story. Their fusions are inspiring… Now diptych blogging…

Meandering Pathway

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…

‘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