Sweets of Talents from Sirce Kwai
“The Garden House” concept began 20 years ago when I first bought this house. At the time, there were was the usual lawn and small bushes that made it look conventionally tidy. But those small bushes and two overlarge Continue Reading …
The movies I usually frequent are Science Fiction and Fantasy flicks. The large screen does their fastidiously gorgeous effects wonderfully. But this weekend, I went to a cerebral drama: The Imitation Game. This movie retells the story of how the Continue Reading …
I don’t recommend renting rooms out of your home unless you are desperate for the money to keep the house. It is an unstable financial income in the State of Sunny Florida. I’m talking about renting a room out where Continue Reading …
white pavers A square is sacred geometry. The paver is square: therefore, the paver becomes part of sacred geometry in landscape design. When approaching Garden decorating, I look for what’s sacred to plant and place. The house entrances are north-south. Continue Reading …
The Wailing Wall in Jerusalem is a multi-dimensional worship site. Massive hewn stone, called Jerusalem Stone, make up this remaining wall which was around the ancient Jewish temple. This is more than a former retaining wall. The energy emanating from Continue Reading …
Florida used to be beautiful. It is so sunny that the ground used to shine back clear blue skies. When I first arrived in Florida 27 years ago, the wildlife was everywhere. Trees and bushes had spirit. The woods were Continue Reading …
Each year I enter my art students’ works to the Junior Federal Duck Stamp Contest. This is a win-win contest. Every entry achieves a certificate of participation from the Department of the Interior officially complete with student name. And often Continue Reading …
The Garden House’s Spring planting started in February. Mid-February the trees were trimmed for the upcoming hurricane season. Hurricane season begins June 1st of any year. I hadn’t trimmed the garden in 4 years. This year the garden was Continue Reading …
Loxahatchee Road, south Boca Raton entry into the Everglades, homes alligators. This is my personal snapshot taken off the low gradient banks. Before taking such a shot, I make sure nothing besides me and bugs are in the tall grasses. Continue Reading …
The Moon has been my constant friend over the years. “Friend” as in having a steady, reliable light source at night. I’ve painted many times outside in the dark in charcoal, oils and watercolors. The night that inspired this piece Continue Reading …