Frost leaves chalk marks on wall and fence, reminders that last summer did shine: a punishing sun dug runes in baked earth, raised a cloud of dust that stung our eyes – maybe we misread the message. Since then, Nature has left gentler signs on falling leaves in nuanced colours and there is still hope […]
Day: December 18, 2018
Mazatlan
echoes of banda glinting trumpets and cymbals music in the waves Kim M. Russell, 18th December 2018 My response to Carpe Diem #1567 Mazatlan … first miles into Mexico Today we are visiting Mazatlan, a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. Mazatlan is the birthplace and centre of Banda, one of the most popular […]
Christmas Wishes
bright bauble glitters in the branches of a tree wishing on a star Kim M. Russell, 18th December 2018 My response to Carpe Diem Seven Days Before Christmas 2018 (1) wishes for the holidays Carpe Diem’s countdown to Christmas has started with the theme for today: wishes for the holidays.