The football teams. Referees. Cheerleaders. Marching bands. Concession stands. Fans in the bleachers and on the sidelines. High school football in the South isn’t just an entertaining pastime. It’s part of the culture. When my daughter was in high school I attended every single football game, whether played on the home field or away, because…
Autumn hydrangea
As always: Слава Україні !! Slava Ukraini !! #standwithukraine Am Yisrael Chai
Walk with a turtle
“Take a walk with a turtle. And behold the world in pause.” (Bruce Feiler) As always: Слава Україні !! Slava Ukraini !! #standwithukraine
What a surprise!
I was scrolling through my Instagram feed just now, and this popped up! That’s me in the upper right hand photo. And below the United24 Instagram post is the post of Ukraine’s NV Media which interviewed me in English and then, of course, quoted me in Ukrainian. That interview was in May, and I posted…
Measuring distance by time
Here where I live we don’t measure distance in miles. We measure it in time, specifically the time it takes to get somewhere by driving a vehicle. I just take it for granted that we do this. I don’t really think about it, as this is how people here have measured distance all of my…
Country Clematis
The air here is filled with the heady fragrance of these lovely blooms. Linked to Cee’s Flower of the Day As always: Slava Ukraini! Слава Україні! #standwithukraine
Hawk feather
I’ve posted before about hawks and their spiritual significance, and I often see hawks overhead or in the trees on my property. And whenever I drive any distance, I usually see a hawk either flying overhead or sitting on a power line. A few weeks ago I was sitting on my front porch steps, and…
The coming of Autumn
The heat and humidity here in the Southern U.S. belie the coming of Autumn, but the signs are there nonetheless. “Summer is leaving silently. Much like a traveler approaching the end of an amazing journey.”~ Darnell Lamont Walker As always: Slava Ukraini! Слава Україні! #StandWithUkraine
Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!
Today marks 32 years since the referendum that resulted in the independence of a free Ukraine. Leaders from around the world, including President Joe Biden, issued statements of enduring and unwavering support for Ukraine in this war to maintain that independence. (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/24/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-ukraine-independence-day/) President Zelenskyy gave a moving address (with impressive video clips, and here, with…
Unexpected in common hours 