Published inThe Creative Cafe·PinnedGlobal Alligator“The majestic creature from the segregated American South witnessed many of the most momentous events in twentieth-century history: from the rise and fall of Hitler to the end of the Soviet Union.” russianlife.com A short story On a cold winter day in January 1936, a female alligator’s egg hatched in…Short Story23 min readShort Story23 min read
Published inSpiritual Tree·Mar 3The RiverHaiku Orange setting sun Reflected on the river Divine perfection. Photo of the Datta river in Sunderbans, West Bengal, IndiaHaiku1 min readHaiku1 min read
Published inThank You Notes·Jan 10Vacation in SpainHaiku — Palaces, churches Reminders of past glory And art and culture. Flamenco dancers’ Rousing, vigorous rhythms Delight the senses. Tapas, sangria Wine, fish, lamb chops, tapenade Sear the palate.Thank You Notes1 min readThank You Notes1 min read
Published inThank You Notes·Sep 18, 2022Stairway to the SunHaiku — No easy gold found At the top of the staircase. Climb harder each day. The photo is from the Ukko-Luosto national park in Finnish Lapland.Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published inThank You Notes·Sep 18, 2022Earth ConnectionHaiku Panoramic view From the top of a mountain Connects me to earth. The photo is from the Ukko-Luosto national park in Finnish Lapland.Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published inThank You Notes·Sep 18, 2022SariselkaA tanka poem This pristine landscape Seen by a few in summer Welcomes many more In winter, to see the lights. Yes, Aurora Borealis. The photo is taken from an observation deck in the Urho Kekkonen national park just outside Saariselka in Finnish Lapland.Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published inThank You Notes·Jul 3, 2022Morning SongHaiku Morning wake-up call Inside tent under a tree Shrill sound of songbird. The photo is of a chirping sparrow in Yosemite National Park.Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published inThank You Notes·Jul 3, 2022Peek-a-booHaiku Above the tall trees The morning sun looks out, says Let’s play peek-a-boo. The photo is of giant sequoias in Merced Grove, Yosemite National ParkPoetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
Published inThank You Notes·May 27, 2022Summer FunHaiku — Blueberry Danish Strong latte from Peets Coffee Summer morning bliss.Joy1 min readJoy1 min read
Published inThank You Notes·Mar 17, 2022Bougainvilleas In BirbhumHaiku Spring is in the air I’m here with all my colors It says to the world. Birbhum is a district in West Bengal, India where I have a vacation home.Poetry1 min readPoetry1 min read
