haiku: scars

scars on furniture mark character, human scars say imperfection

‘Entreat me Not to Leave Thee…’

“The Story of Ruth and Naomi” by Ruth Weisburg This passage is precious. It is so romantic and has been used in many weddings, probably for centuries! And I love the words in the old English King James. They are so poetic. Some words in life should be poetic… And Ruth said, Entreat me not to…

Florida!

My husband and I are in Coral Gables, Florida, at the Biltmore Hotel. This is a business trip, but we are having so much fun; it doesn’t feel like work. Pure pleasure. I have to admit, I broke down crying when I had to pack my suitcase again. I know that sounds ridiculous. I guess…

Morning at My Front Door…

“The horns of the morning are blowing, are shining… ” Philiph Larkin I love morning, everyday and in every season! But spring mornings are especially lovely, and I am enjoying the flowers in our yard as they awaken from the barreness of winter, one by one.  

Gone Sailin’…

I have returned from this last international trip utterly exhausted… mentally, physically, emotionally… so I am taking a break from some of my daily routines, like writing this blog. If you haven’t read anything from the sidebar to the right titled, “pure culture vs content,” there are a number of subjects reflective of the heart and soul of this…

Ancient Mosaic Art

righteous ideals flamed the hearts of ancient saints, I follow their footsteps My husband and I are back in the states and home once again. The flight from Tel Aviv to Frankfurt to the states was uneventful. Just the kind you want! We are exhausted from a very full two weeks of traveling, connecting, enjoying the…

Morning

It is a cool and crisp early morning in the mountains of Cyprus. The breeze is whipping the curtains, and the sun is pouring over the pine trees in the yard. I inhale the heavy scent of pine. One of the treats of mountain life is the fresh air and pungent odor of evergreens. This…

Focus

These are the candles for our Sabbath meal last evening. They brightened our table and our eyes through the entire evening. Two candles burning against the night are symbolic of Sabbath rest and Jewish tradition.

haiku: light

light that pierces glass shows the possibility faith quelling evil

Sunset Cafe

The large room on the second floor here is the Sunset Cafe in Paphos, Cyprus. This is one of my favorite places on earth to be with my family. We usually sit outside on the veranda facing the water. My husband and I have spent many happy hours here, leisurely eating wonderful meals, watching the sun melt…