photo credit; Pamela Ford Green 2025 On my recent excursion to Animal Kingdom with my youngest grandchildren, I noticed these colorful pieces of cloths hanging from ropes among some trees. After a little research I discovered that in certain cultures, hanging cloths on trees serves as a form of offering a prayer, leaving a message for spirits or deities or for making a wish. I further learned they are called Clootie trees. So, on this second day of the year 2025, I am posting this picture for you, the reader. I pray that you will live each day of the new year to the best of your ability. I ask that the angels, the spirits, your deity to protect and guide you. Lastly, I wish for you love, laughter and health as you travel through the year ahead.
Fattoria Santo Stefano photo credit Pamela Ford Green Italy was breathtaking in so many ways. Nothing more beautiful than the sunset looking over the vineyard. In the dead of winter, back home in New England, I struggle to feel the warmth and beauty of it all. There are only days now, before the country that I love, hands over the ultimate power to a vindictive, ...
I woke up and set my intentions for the day. I was off to an outdoor yoga class and then I thought I was going to be helping paint my daughters living room. As it turned out, my daughter was bringing the kids to a Black Lives Matter protest downtown. I thought for a moment and realized that I wanted to go along in case she needed me to help with the kids. As we walked towards the protest, my grandkids carried their signs with pride. My nine year old grand daughter was old enough to understand and verbalize, that she was doing this to support a cause. She later stated, "All people are equal and Black lives matter." My four year old grandson was less verbal but none the less was engaged with the energy that surrounded us. Despite their age difference, these two are quite close. Sure, they argue like most siblings, but they defend each other fiercely. They are both products of a biracial marriage, my grand daughter inheriting he...
Love Aunt Marge! <3
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