Cluttered Closet – Page 40

A huge ocean wave perfect for an experienced surfer

Uncomplicated thoughts: The power of the mind

Published on June 6, 2017 by Lucas Pam3 Comments

“You can’t stop the waves,
but you can learn to surf.” Jon-Kabab-Zinn

The power and healing of being mindful…

baby bunny camouflaged in the coming summer leaves

Haiku: Bunny Butter

Published on June 5, 2017 by Lucas Pam1 Comment

Tiny soft bunny
Flicker youthful butterfly
A bunny butter

American lady butterfly — American Lady butterfly in Charlottesville, VA

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 6/5/17

Inspirational photographs by Tara McLaughlin

Haiku: Wild with an alias

Published on June 3, 2017 by Lucas Pam2 Comments

Bachelor button

Wild greens edible beauty

A blue cornflower

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 6/3/17

Inspirational photo by Fe Caces 6/3/17

Haiku: Luna Moth

Published on May 31, 2017 by Lucas Pam4 Comments

A mouth less wonder

Fly only at night, Luna

A flicker of life

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/31/17

Inspirational photo by Tara McLaughlin

Unique in every sense

Haiku: Butterfly Part

Published on May 30, 2017 by Lucas Pam6 Comments

The butterflies straw
Proboscis feeding tube curls
Drinks it luscious food

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/30/17

Photo by Pixaby

Memorial Day celebrated, "when can their glory fade."

History Nugget: Why is there a Memorial Day?

Published on May 29, 2017 by Lucas Pam1 Comment

Ever wonder why there is a Memorial Day. Well, read and thank Mary Logan… a woman who observed, with caring and emotional eyes…first hand the devastation left on the landscape immediately following the Civil War.

Thank you Mary Logan.

Credit given for this fine article to Ken Zurski.

Natural World Haiku: Arum-lily

Published on May 28, 2017 by Lucas Pam4 Comments

Native southern africa

Calla lily pure angel

Symbol of rebirth

Haiku poem by PamelaWLucas 5/28/17

Inspirational photos taken by Fe Caces 5/17

Orange Calla lily — An orange spring beauty of gratitude

Calla lily symbolizes appreciation, admiration, passion and gratitude…So very appropriate for this Memorial Day weekend.

Uncomplicated thoughts: Whey, weigh, way…it

Published on May 25, 2017 by Lucas PamLeave a comment

whey… the liquid remaining after milk has curdled and strained…eat it

weigh…find out how heavy…using a scale…or…consider or contemplate…touch it

way…a method of doing something…or a road, track or path…take it

Macaroni and cheese being stirred by a wooden spoon in a copper pot

History Tidbits: Macaroni and Cheese 19th Century Style

Published on May 24, 2017May 25, 2017 by Lucas Pam2 Comments

Here’s a history tidbit wrapped up in details…

Who knew that macaroni and cheese’s lineage is rich with such notables beginning with Marco Polo and going on to… Thomas Jefferson. Who knew that TJ’s cousin, Mary Randolph…his acting hostess in his Virginia home after the death of his wife… served macaroni and cheese made by James Hemings…see James was a slave owned by Thomas Jefferson…TJ had James schooled in the culinary arts in France and then James became his chef…James was among the first chefs in America to serve macaroni and cheese. TJ loved macaroni and cheese. There is so much more to this story.