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Summer Solstice
The wild turkey chicks are foraging after Mama behind a weathered fence like a frame. Twin fawns pause behind their mama, all staring at me, blending into a picture melting into the golden grass. A majestic oak casts his sketch, naked under the setting sun. The world has extended its daylight hours to the longest…
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Lion’s Paw
“The lion’s paw trembles like the rose petal” -Rumi Words from 800 years ago can still make you tremble and humble.
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Qu Yuan & Zongzi
June 19th is the Dragon Boat Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on Lunar May the 5th. It is one of the four most important traditional Chinese celebrations. This festival commemorates Qu Yuan, an esteemed poet and minister of the State of Chu during the Warring States period, over 2000 years ago. Deeply devoted to…
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Scent of Life
While organizing my perfume cabinet, it was like opening Pandora’s Box. My first bottle of perfume was Dior Poison; another is Chanel No.5, I love the name and fame; then there’s lighter scents from Estee Lauder, Pleasure, more light-hearted and playful… going through these old perfumes is like going back to the past, they each…
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Collage
During heat wave, even the sunset seems steaming. While I was trying to take the shot, ran into an intruder, a hurry-some little skunk ran towards me, close enough for me to get a good shot. I had to make some gestures to hint to him that I’m here too. Off he goes. Next I…
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Summer Night
There’s something about summer nights, especially during a heat wave. The cool night air, very soothing after a long day of baking. The neighbors are active because of the heat: kids playing, people walking and chatting. The breeze feels heavenly, like a babbling brook after a long drought. Stars glitters like a stage setting. I…
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Fermentation
I’m a new baker and what I learned is: If the dough is well fermented, when you press on the dough, it will bounce back, otherwise it will not. I think the same applies to us, when we are prepared, even when things go wrong, we’ll bounce back, we won’t stay down forever. Life experiences…
My Journey
I like to map my journey, keep track of my path, which includes my mind and thoughts.
This blog is to jot down things that matter to me, how I arrived where I am and how I process my stride. This is to leave my mark for this trip, for similar souls down the road that are meant to connect, through time or space.
This site is devoted to my father, the person who led me to this world and helped me to find my place.
An Author, Dreamer, Traveler, Dancer, Yogi…
My Books: “Wistful Wind” (English)
“Wistful Wind 2” (English)
“思念的风” (Chinese)