nonnaswanderings

Lingering on Lana’i

December 11, 2013

We gaped at the green flash at sunset. This morning the plumeria intoxicates. Lavender hibiscus are a new find. The wavesong is joy 😉

The slowest, most deliberate Lomi Lomi, Swedish and NMT strokes put me in a place between awake and asleep, satisfied. In a hale over Hulopoe Bay, the waves and birds orchestrated. I’ve no doubt that the Four Seasons massage therapist would have rearranged nature’s sounds to my liking, if I wished, but this music was sweet … More Heavens to Betsy

5 Faces of Louisiana North

October 28, 2013

Massive oaks are not the only mighty giants that emerged along the scenic Cane River in Louisiana North. A slave’s daughter, Clementine Hunter first picked up oils at the age of 54 while cleaning the artists’ residence. Her artistic legacy depicts plantation life in vivid color. Upstairs in the African House at Melrose Plantation is a … More 5 Faces of Louisiana North

A Word A Week Challenge: Curves

July 24, 2013

…the curve of a smile, a boy, a beak or tortoise shell, the outline of a beach or gallery, nature-engineered hoodoos, fresh persimmons and guavas or bejeweled pomegranate, a cuppa or sculpture, enormous Baci, Marilyn’s posterior or pizza pie. They make life round.

The Heart of the Matter

May 12, 2013

Every day is Mother’s Day. Today I could burst with love… Je vous adore, mes fils!

Orange & The Garden Isle

May 8, 2013

Strolling by the greens in Princeville, Kauai, the orange popped out unexpectedly, registering a hit for the Word a Week Challenge. This grand Eucalyptus is in competition with vivid palms, life-giving coconut trees and roosters! Now there’s some orange… A sliver of typical island color made it into the frame. I don’t recall such brilliance … More Orange & The Garden Isle

Are You Still Working on That?

April 21, 2013

Work and workers come in all shapes and sizes. The caddy had her work cut out for her at Nirwana Bali Golf Club that day. She rode on the back of the cart’s bumper, grabbing the handrail. She chased golf balls into the rice paddy. The incongruity of this picture makes me smile, and I … More Are You Still Working on That?

UP in the City

April 20, 2013

Looking Up from the pedestrian overpass to City Center, it’s easy to feel dwarfed. You want to bet Las Vegas is the ultimate in sensory stimulation as you take (and likely overindulge) in the sounds, sights, smells, tastes and touch of Sin City and the swarms of people that flock there.