What is Friendly Friday? The Friendly Friday Photo Challenge is about community and interacting with other bloggers. It's a weekly blogging challenge where participants have an opportunity to share photographs from their world in a post based on, or around, the weekly theme. Everyone is welcome to join in. Friendly Friday is hosted by bloggers … Continue reading Friendly Friday Photo Challenge
Michelin Meals in Japan
Most of us have heard of Michelin stars. That system of rating restaurants according to the results of reviews on consistency and presentation of food, quality and mastery of technique. But Michelin stars can be a fickle thing. They come and go, as a famous French restaurant, formerly run by Paul Bocuse, found out recently … Continue reading Michelin Meals in Japan
Sunday Sayings – Heartbreak
De liefde kent vlek nog gebrek. When you are in love you do not see any faults or shortcomings. (ie. Love makes you blind)Dutch proverb from from Gerard Oosterman Although it never gets better, the grief that comes with heartache adn loss, does get more manageable with time. Time can be a wonderful great healer. … Continue reading Sunday Sayings – Heartbreak
UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Gdansk Shipyards
We all know the slogan, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." The exact opposite is true of Gdansk. Their slogan is: 'What happens here moves the world.' The Solidarity Gate The selfie is mine, but this iconic location belongs to the people of Gdansk, (until 1939, known as Danzig, Poland). This particular spot holds … Continue reading UNESCO World Heritage Sites – Gdansk Shipyards
Sunday Sayings – Trees and Doors
Weekly Quote Several years ago, I created ‘Proverbial Friday’ on my blog which morphed into Sunday Sayings. I became fascinated with traditional proverbs and sayings, their metaphorical layers and the many different interpretations found within just a few, succinct words. I marveled at their ability to transcend race, religion, opinions and age. Weekly Proverb "The … Continue reading Sunday Sayings – Trees and Doors
Be Less Judgmental
"Do you think Frank needs a job?" "No wonder Lucy doesn't present well, her clothes are so old-fashioned." "You should take more care with your car." How often do we hear judgemental comments about others, analysing what folks should or shouldn't do? These comments or suggestions are often negative and critical in nature. Making a … Continue reading Be Less Judgmental
