There’s Just Something About a Pond
Pond Impressions What is it about a pond? It calls to me. Dare I say captures me. I can not just walk past. A pond is fascinating. It requires…
Pond Impressions What is it about a pond? It calls to me. Dare I say captures me. I can not just walk past. A pond is fascinating. It requires…
My old traditional cast iron Japanese teapot is making another appearance. This time in a dark and moody setting, emphasizing just the shape and texture of the vessel. The Tetsubin,…
Recently, on my morning walk, I passed a rather unattractive urban pond whose sides were oozing with gelatinous algae. Not very inviting. But something in the far corner caught…
"This autumn- why am I growing old? birds disappearing among clouds." ― Basho Matsuo
Fresh spring! The world is only Nine days old - These fields and mountains! ___Matsuo Basho
There is a man Sitting for meditation In a temple corner On a spring night. Matsuo Basho A young man seeking solace, alone with his thoughts, in the peaceful surroundings…