“What is the good
of your stars and trees,
your sunrise and the wind,
if they do not enter
into our daily lives?”
~ E. M. Forster
Life in Community
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Clear Your Mind
“Like water, which can clearly
mirror the sky and the trees
only so long as its surface is
undisturbed, the mind can only
reflect the true image of the Self
when it is tranquil and wholly relaxed.”
~ Indra Devi
Autumn Leaves
“A wind has blown the rain away
and blown the sky away and
all the leaves away,
and the trees stand. I think, I too,
have known autumn too long.”
~ e. e. cummings
Nurture Palm Trees
“My great joy these days
is giving palm trees water.
Simple as that.”
~ Udo Kier
Tavern on the Bay in Naples, Florida
Dining Outside the Home: Tavern on the Bay in Naples, Florida! Imagine yourself on a sunny afternoon, perched at the edge of a patio, under a swaying palm tree, sipping on a refreshing beverage with a panoramic view of Naples Bay. Ahhh. These are the moments when Time stands still. Notice the Mediterranean-style architecture, the brick-laden pathways, the gurgling fountains, and the waterfront activity. It practically feels like an oasis in the middle of paradise. Feeling hungry? The Tavern on the Bay menu has you covered. The freshest ingredients are used in an ahi poke bowl, chopped salad, prime rib slider, snapper sammie, or shrimp taco. It sure makes choosing something a tough decision. No worries. There really isn’t a wrong choice. Sit back and enjoy.
Café du Parc in Washington, DC
Dining Outside the Home: Café du Parc in Washington, DC! For al fresco dining under a canopy of trees among the flowering planters of a French bistro, take a seat at the sidewalk table where the flurry of Pennsylvania Avenue never ends. This is how to take it slow with a strong admiration for everything French. Coffee and croissants, for starters? Mais oui. The Croque Madame is a Parisian delight with smoky ham, Swiss cheese, a soft-cooked egg with a slightly runny yolk, and velvety smooth Béchamel sauce. Experience the enticing cuisine while taking time out. You’re worth it.
Ribbit, Croak, Bark, and Grunt
“Nature is my church.
The wind in the trees and the bugs
and the frogs. All those things
are comfort to me.”
~ Sissy Spacek
Go Out For Coffee
“Coffee connects us in so many ways,
to each other, to our senses, and
to the earth that supports the coffee trees.”
~ Rohan Marley
Nature’s Beauty at Night
“I often think that the night
is more alive and
more richly colored
than the day.”
~ Vincent Van Gogh
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