Today is fathers day and this is a tribute to all fathers. It is also a personal tribute to my own father and a precious recollection. Summer Solstice to Remember It was a summer evening - maybe close to the summer solstice. The windows were open and our house was filled with garden fragrance. It was my bedtime, but the night was warm and … [Read more...]
A Bouquet to Mothers
Today is Mother's Day. A day to embrace all mothers. Some of us will be with mothers, others will embrace virtually thanks to our current new normal and limited travel. I wrote this in 1982 when I was a new mother. I missed my own mother terribly. She sadly never knew her grand-daughters. My mother survived the blitz in London then celebrated VE … [Read more...]
Earth Day Goes Digital
A Big Anniversary With a Big Theme April 22, 2020 is 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and this year Earth Day goes digital. Climate Action is the theme. 192 nations around the world planned to observe the day, and its critical message, with gatherings and marches. Then came Covid-19. Virtual Visits and an App With much of the world … [Read more...]
California Spring Kaleidoscope
World Almond Capital Two weeks ago I headed to the Capay Valley, north San Francisco, to see the California Spring unfolding. I wanted to see the almond trees in bloom. 80 percent of the world's almonds come from this area. Orchards stretch in every direction, right to the base of the Blue Ridge Berryessa Natural Area. It was a … [Read more...]
BREXIT USHERS A NEW ERA
31 January, 2020 At 11pm on Friday, January 31, 2020 the Britain left the EU after 47 years of membership. Boris Johnson vowed to make Brexit happen when he ran for Prime Minister in December, 2019. He received a landslide vote and followed through on his promise. As a consequence Britain has moved to a new chapter in its history. A … [Read more...]
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