The hibiscus, a tropic plant, grows well in southern California. I like the way the bold hues energize the garden. The hibiscus is the national flower of Malaysia.
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Sunny and Bold
Posted in California, Flowers, Home/Garden, Nature/Animals, tagged flower, gardening, hibiscus, Malaysia, Malaysia national flower, red, red flower, tropical flower on April 29, 2012 | 6 Comments »
Dreamy Beach Walk
Posted in California, Inspiration, Life, Nature/Animals, tagged beach, bird, sea, seagull, seashore, seaside on March 22, 2012 | 2 Comments »
Singapore’s Animal World
Posted in Nature/Animals, Singapore, tagged big cats, endangered species, kampung, rhino, Singapore zoo, sun bears, white rhino, zoo on December 15, 2011 | 2 Comments »
The Singapore Zoo is a popular attraction with both tourists and the island’s residents. It’s a busy place at this time of the year when the year-end school holidays come around again in Singapore. The lines would be long, but once you get pass it, it can be a worthwhile experience. Earlier this year, I [...]
Plenty of Peppers and Papaya
Posted in California, Home/Garden, Malay abroad, Nature/Animals, tagged backyard garden, gardening, papaya, papaya fruit, summer harvest, tropical fruit on October 5, 2011 | 4 Comments »
The summer harvest this year had a little twist. There were the yearly reliable staples like the peppers. But this time, I had a wonderful tropical surprise. It actually started off as a casual experiment. After eating a papaya, I felt like putting a few seeds in the ground and see if any would grow. [...]
Take Five for a Good Mood
Posted in Health/Spirit, Nature/Animals, tagged exercise, mental health, mood, self esteem, stroll in the park, University of Essex on July 31, 2011 | 6 Comments »
Five minutes: that’s all it takes. A study conducted at the University of Essex found that five minutes of activity in the presence of nature (green exercise), such as taking a stroll in the park or gardening, can produce an improvement in mood and self-esteem. It looks like a little time in nature can bring [...]
Mutual Love
Posted in Life, Nature/Animals, tagged animals, cat, national pet month, pet month, pets, unconditional love on May 19, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Unconditional love – that’s one of the best gifts that our pets give us. May is National Pet Month, a celebration of these wonderful companions.
Free Dance
Posted in California, Nature/Animals, tagged beauty, fountain, outdoor fountain, relaxation, simple pleasures, water on February 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
When water dances, it is such a visual treat.
Relaxing Lake Views
Posted in California, Nature/Animals, tagged Coyote Lake, fishing, fishing in lake, lake, Santa Clara County, water on January 25, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Mid-week. A sunny winter day. Decided to visit Coyote Lake- Harvey Bear Ranch Park. Turned out to be a good move as we practically had the park to ourselves. This huge park situated in Santa Clara County has a 635-acre lake, with facilities for fishing, picnic, hiking and camping. Known as one of the more [...]
Musings in August:The Animals of Summer
Posted in Nature/Animals, tagged animal photos, animal pics, birds, flamingo, llama, markeet, smile, summer on August 17, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
The world of animals and our four-legged friends often makes us smile, laugh, or feel closer to the natural world that we belong. Here are a few of them at play.
Summer Must-Do Pleasures
Posted in Life, Nature/Animals, tagged beach, California, park, spirit, summer, summer activities on July 3, 2010 | 2 Comments »
A time and place to lounge, preferably with an escapist novel. The beach, or somewhere with water, to refresh the senses and spirit. A day at the park, to appreciate the natural beauty of this country. A pot of annual flowers, to enjoy the intense, vibrant colors of summer.
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