Here we are in the midst of the holiday season. Rick and I have put up a cheerful strings of lights in the yoga studio, our holiday lights are up on the condo balcony, and I am busy as ever, wrapping up the year.
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, I went to the East Coast to visit family and friends. Had a wonderful time all around. It was also my birthday, so, when I arrived in Salisbury, Maryland, my sister Zina treated me to a Yoga Nidra class with Monica. It was wonderfully relaxing. Monica read the following poem by Albert Camus. I hope you will like this as much as I do:
In the midst of hate, I found there was, within me, an invincible love.
In the midst of tears, I found there was, within me, an invincible smile.
In the midst of chaos, I found there was, within me, an invincible calm.
I realized, through it all, that…
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy.
For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me,
within me, there’s something stronger-
something better, pushing right back.
-Albert Camus (French-Algerian philosopher, author, journalist)
I am adding to the above poem, some photos from my time on the East Coast. Enjoy the photos.
Central Park
Here I am, sitting on Hans Christian Anderson’s lap and reading “The Ugly Duckling” in Central Park! (Photo by Marilyn)
New York Botanical Garden, in the Bronx
Fabulous Walking Tour of Harlem with our guide, Neil Shoemaker, of Harlem Tours
Almost-Birthday Twins Zina and I have almost the same birthday. Hers is on November 22 and mine is on November 25. Often one of our birthdays falls on Thanksgiving. Here is Zina on her brand new yellow beach bike, a birthday gift from her son Adam, his wife Aista, and their kids, Thomas and Amelia. (Photo by Jim)
Making Pumpkin Pies for Thanksgiving (photo by Zina)
And why not a picture of me when I was a kid?
Zina’s kitty, Bella
Taking a walk with my brother-in-law, Jim, and dog Bailey. (photo by Zina)
Long Shadows of Late November, Maryland
Sunset Dancer Pose on the Verrazano Bridge (photo by Zina)
Thank you, love to see what you are doing, always with a smile.
Miss you.
Dunja
What a wonderful trip! Love all these photos and seeing your so vibrant and happy! Miss you!!!
Thanks, Skye!!! Missing you, too!
You visited my hometown (NYC)! Happy Holidays!
Very short visit, Jeff, and so much to see and do in just a short amount of time. Oh, how I love New York city! Where did you grown up? Happy Holidays to you! Namaste, Fran
Beautiful Fran, belated Happy Birthday. We have been thinking of you.
Linda and Steve
I’ve been thinking of you and Steve, too!!! I miss you and will be in touch this weekend. Love to you and Steve, Fran!!!
Beautiful words and photos, Fran. Warm holiday greetings to you and Rick.
Hello Britt! Happy Holidays to you, too! I hope to post a few more posts before the year is out. Big love your way from me to you. Fran
Well, now there are two blog posts but they are in my inbox.
HI Bev!! Two blog posts? That’s amazing. They must like you and so the blog posts are making magic in your inbox!! Hugs to you, Fran
Your photos are absolutely stunning.
You are so talented with an excellent eye.
Thank you, Jennifer! Such nice feedback. Hope you are doing great. Namaste, Fran
Happy holidays, Fran.
Thank you, Bev!!!
This is not a duplicate comment. I keep getting rejected because this blog thinks the following is a duplicate comment when what I am really trying to do is correct what I said above.
That last comment should have said it did not come in my Junk Folder but into my Inbox. And I only got one instead of two. Thanks, again. Happy Holidays
Receiving all your messages. Thank you. I know that when I reply here, you are not notified. But I reply to all messages. Love, Fran
That last comment should have said it did not come in my Junk Folder but into my Inbox. And I only got one instead of two. Thanks, again. Happy Holidays
Great blog and photos Fran. And I only got one blog this time in my Junk folder. This time only one came and it came in my inbox. You must have changed something. Thanks for sharing all these photos. So glad you got to spend time with Zina celebrating your birthdays. Much love, Bev