So fellow travelers, my holiday season is filled with family gatherings. As many of us have begun to move into new phases of our life journeys the time spent together becomes more precious. It makes the hours of preparation when we are hosts and the hours of driving when we are guests worth it. So […]
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Family Gatherings
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 26, 2015
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Winter Solstice 2015
So fellow travelers , the gift of sunlight in this time of shortest days is always a treasured gift. The arrival of the winter Solstice is our reminder that darkness will give way to Light. It’s a time to hold fast to hope and the promise of love. My daughter captured beautiful images of a […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on December 21, 2015
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Thanksgiving Haiku
So fellow travelers, walking the dog after an early Thanksgiving dinner, I caught the gorgeous colors of today’s sunset. While it’s early onset (we went out at 4:30pm) reminds me we will soon be walking in the darkness and cold of winter, today we walked in 60 degree sunshine, a gentle breeze carrying the sound […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 26, 2015
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Zen Moment Haiku
So fellow travelers, we’ve had some spectacular sunsets. One benefit to the early onset of darkness is I get to catch these views on our afternoon walks. I send my love to our youngest daughter with that setting sun knowing its rising in Tokyo. Day ends in glory Fire edged front at sunset Joy from […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 16, 2015
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One more wish
So fellow travelers an early morning dog run revealed an unexpected treasure in our frost bitten yard. How blessed am I to be given these moments of Zen, the simple quiet reminders that darkness and fear always pass yet Light and Peace live eternally in our hearts. One dandelion Braves killing frost to bloom late […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on November 15, 2015
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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 […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 8, 2015
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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 […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 5, 2015
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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 […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on September 2, 2015
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Paper Moon
So fellow travelers, haiku time! Bamboo shadows sketch Ink lines on glorious light Happy hour moon Walk gently on the path my friends and may adventure find you ready.
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 23, 2015
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Tokyo : Hell Hath No Fury
So fellow travelers, they say it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity that gets you. So far both, viciously aided by jet lag, have made the first few days here in Tokyo pure hell. Three days of nausea, blinding headache and crushing fatigue have been sheer torture while trying to navigate the city’s complex transit […]
Posted by Deborah H Rahalski on August 22, 2015
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