The ocean beckons me, the enticing waves Splashing and dancing, Sea breeze on my faceSilvery choppy at the surface, a contrast to the calm belowTrusting the process with one giant step, I jump into the blueInto the depths of unfolding stories, the unknownOf vibrant colours, rich marine life, a magical world awaitsSubmerged in this endless …
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Thankfully, giving back a little
Auctioned at the Fundraising event by Rainbows4Children, thankful that the painting, 'Fall", found a new home in Horgen. We hope that through 'different strokkes' we will continue to bring some colour to the homes of people and many smiles in the lives of children. Rainbows4children is a Swiss UK foundation, established by Kathryn and Max …
Ode to Ole School mates
Someday when I am gone There may be a picture of me on some wall I will be remembered one last time Then the memory of me will fade into the abyss after me... To my dear dear friends who left early, last year Leaving behind, some old school tales of childhood days To all …
We’ve only just begun…
With the last of the Christmas china gone, the cushions and crockery stacked, the baubles, boughs and bells packed, the table ware and linen washed, and the herculean task of putting away the Christmas tree (...only to be forgotten for another 365 days); with the feast of Epiphany, Christmas is officially done! As much as …
Gratitude for LIFE
....and an incredible Year!With much gratitude for LIFE and all that it holds, For all the love and graces bestowed …
The Moon talking to me
Often it happens with age and I am early awake It’s 4.00 AM in the morning and only darkness around me Peeping through the window I look into the street Not a soul in sight It’s peaceful and quiet As I stare into the darkness, what do I see A huge celestial ball stares back …
Into the blue
Special occasions call for exotic destinations and the Indian ocean never fails you... Maldives Heading to the tropical paradise where the turquoise waters of the Maldivian lagoon offer a welcome retreat from the chilly winters of the Swiss alps, we start our snorkelling adventure. Known for its unique geography and topography, the Maldivian archipelago comprises of twenty-six …
All smiles at the Expat-Expo, Zurich
Stand 45, Stadthall Dietikon, Zurich, 3rd September 2017 Many thanks to all our supporters and everyone who took time to visit us on a Sunday afternoon and be part of our creative journey. Jan Landolt was the lucky winner of the prize draw and won a ready to hang artwork …
ART EXHIBITION
Mother & Daughter art exhibition Our first and a very successful event recently concluded at the Altstadthalle, Unter Altsadt 14, 6300 Zug in Switzerland. The guest book says it all! Besides the lovely compliments and encouraging comments from family and friends we had many visitors, total strangers who were taken aback by the quality of …
The Magic of Maldives
An Island Paradise Just another morning in paradise, the beginning of another glorious day greeted by a school of dolphins swimming across and playfully breaching, right in front of our water villa in the island paradise. A seemingly never ending show and what a treat it was watching dolphins in the wild welcoming an incredible day and a …
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