

Plarn Bag
Recently I met a friend for lunch. The bag she carried was bright orange with a contrasting white and orange flower. It was stylish, fun...


Blue Waxbills
A tiny little Blue Waxbill bird controls the start of my day; they are ever so cute. To attract wild birds to the garden we feed them...


Home Construction
Spring introduces a time of industrious home construction for the male weaverbird. The perfect spot is located. Close to a water source...


Dancing Leaves!
The wind is unpredictable! Have you ever walked down a street where there is only a gentle breeze only to turn a corner and a gust of...


Cross Cultural Confirmation!
Recently I received an email acknowledging a phone call I had made for a work related appointment. They thanked me for my call, my...


Crunchy Snack - Garbanzo Beans
3 cups of garbanzo beans / also called chickpeas 2 tablespoons olive oil or grapeseed oil ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon salt Heat...


Rooster
I just had a phone-call from a woman who needed counsel for managing her disabled child. She had text messaged me, and then called. I...


Cultural Confusion!
I get confused in multi-cultural environments. Handshaking can become a problem. There is no such thing as just sticking out your hand,...