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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…
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Life is Linear
Once I realize life is linear, the same road feels different. Pressing my feet down solid, I want to be sure footed, since I can only have this step once.
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Mountain’s Calling
The mountain has its own time zone. Time becomes moss on rocks, becomes shadow on trees, becomes a tender fawn on the meadow. Sunlight is playing with the rocks, peeking through a giant boulder, lighting up a tiny little grass, like spotlight hovering on stage. The Deer becomes a guide leading you deep into the…
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Playlist
A friend is asking for my playlist. Feel flattered, someone likes my taste. Playlists actually show your edges, dance your joy, weep your sorrow, walk your walk. It’s a sound track of you, reflecting your inner scenery, changes with your life’s seasons. If you listen carefully, you can hear your own foot steps.
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Cooper’s Hawk
Can’t believe just witnessed a Cooper’s Hawk got his kill in our backyard. Feel sad for the little bird, amazed by nature! What a natural predator! (Caution: video maybe disturbing)
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Hide and Seek
“What you seek is seeking you.” -Rumi This morning I was greeted by freshly popped midnight lily; while finishing up my meditation, turned around, a sneaky cat peeking at me with only her tiny face between the fences. Hide and seek is the game of life.

