Beneath December’s twilight hue,The kitchen stirs with tasks to do.A bird of gold, both proud and grand,Awaits the magic of the hand. From grocer’s shelf to table’s gleam,A yuletide feast, a cherished dream.The turkey rests, its purpose clear,A centerpiece of Christmas cheer. With careful hands, the brine is made,A salty bath where flavors wade.Herbs and … [Read more…]

Sustainable Architecture – As Earth faces big climate problems and fewer resources, architecture grows as a strong way to help nature. Mixing eco friendly ways with fancy design changes how we build and live in new spaces. Sustainable architecture becomes very important ‒ making homes and buildings that work well while caring for the planet.  … [Read more…]

The Art of Living – In design and architecture ideas change quickly. One idea that catches people’s interest is minimalism. Minimalism means using less stuff focusing on simple shapes and having a clear purpose. Minimalism has mixed with luxury ‒ a style often linked to richness and splendor. This unexpected combination changes how we think … [Read more…]

Nowadays in our society dominated by mass production and standardization there is a rising interest among investors and art lovers alike to discover properties that go beyond mere functionality and instead become integral to a cultural heritage. This change is reshaping the concept of property ownership—it’s no longer about financial value but also, about embodying … [Read more…]

I, too, am a bit Obsessedwith my own wind-tossed turning, compass wheeling. My feet go barewhen allowed – when the sun but not the Frost – The spinning jig exhausts as All borderson being lost. Now is the time for the fainting couch – Gentlemen – drag it in and Iwill drape my limbs just … [Read more…]

after “Unidentified Portrait” by Christopher Murphy, Jr., 1937oil on board A revolution restsbehind his eyeswhere the tears ofmothers sleep A mind to explorethe world that didn’task for him brims be-yond his jagged hairline He sits patientlylike sand waiting inan hourglass or likea Mona Lisa smile yet he’s ready torun all day andnever get tiredrun straight … [Read more…]

My Mother’s Mother (Speaks) For years, I forgot how to laugh,and the mirror smiled back like a stranger. My tongue swam like leaves in hot tea,the silence burning at my mouth. Homeless, I live with my daughter,the smallest one, hard as the earth. The one always running away:from her marriage, her country, her home. Run … [Read more…]

“Love your neighbor, yet pull not down your hedge.” – George Herbert Once I called the cops on my neighbor. He was not, as you’d expect, obviously deserving of such a measure. He does not drive me mad with his stereo, like the guy who lives below my poor old parents, whose vibrations make my … [Read more…]

Edward Abbey wished to be reincarnated after death as a vulture. Oddly enough, my husband feels the same. Either that, or he thinks he was a vulture in some distant, past life. Perhaps these men, aiming to soar the skies, feeding on death to create life, in a new life after their own death, help … [Read more…]

Selecting a place to reside entails more than the location aspect—it involves discovering a space that harmonizes aesthetics with practicality and affordability in equal measure. For people living abroad (expats) architectural design holds importance since the layout of a residence can divulge insights into its usability factor and sustainability features, over time. In this article … [Read more…]