A thoughtful piece from writer Tom Atkins, authentic and from the heart. (and for the record I am fine too . Missing my birding buddy but doing fine with a quiet nest.)
Deborah H Rahalski
Late Summer Haiku
So fellow travelers, today was our school district’s opening day (we hit BTS later than most areas, largely I think because the New York State Fair runs through Labor Day and there are a LOT of local teens who work at the fair). It was hot. Forget dog days of summer hot, more like angry …
Deborah H Rahalski
Japan : Soul Food Haiku
So fellow travelers, is there anything more fulfilling than eating a meal created by someone whose love for the food they create is present in every detail? Kitchen masters craft fresh gifts from the sea and earth feeding heart and soul More on feeding my soul in Toyko to come Walk gently on the …
Deborah H Rahalski
Japan: Finding Dr. Usui
So fellow travelers, the honorable Dr. Usui, source of our quest: Sometime last year, my daughter started going to yoga and meditation classes. She also began to study Reiki, a form of healing and energy work that originated in Japan. Founder Dr. Usui is said to have discovered the use of Reiki energy on a …
Deborah H Rahalski
Japan: Last Things First
So fellow travelers, Japanese books are printed in the reverse format of western books meaning the front cover and first page are what we consider the back end of our books. Not so great shot of my favorite origami book, just to illustrate this reverse printing. I have never found a clear explanation of how …