dates – food of the gods

The date palm (Phoenix dactylifera) is cultivated for its edible fruit. This delicious fruit, first cultivated as early as 6000 BC was known as ‘The Food of the Gods’ and revered Continued reading

sand dune cats

The Sand Cat (Felis margarita), also referred to as the Sand Dune Cat, is one of the world’s smallest wildcats. Continue reading

sleep hygiene

“I had a deadly week, last week, molly” Laurence announced, as he helped himself to a slice of my olive bread focaccia Continue reading

black-footed ferrets

The Black-footed ferret (Mustela nigripes), a member of the weasel family, also known as the American polecat or Prairie Dog Hunter is native Continue reading

be true to yourself

Once-upon-a-time there was a farmer who owned a horse stud proudly boasting all breeds except one. Whilst visiting the neighbouring farm she discovered Continue reading

himalayan wolf

The Himalayan wolf (Canis himalayensis) is thought to represent an ancient isolated line of wolves  Continue reading

namasté

One of Buddhists’ customary greetings is the beautiful Namasté which originated

eternity

As Easter approaches, I’m reminded of a fascinating true story behind the word ‘Eternity’ that mysteriously and persistently appeared

tiger tiger burning bright …

The Amur Tiger (Panthera tigris altaica) also known as the Siberian, Manchurian, Altaic, Korean or Ussuri tiger, is the world’s largest  Continue reading

quaint – the world’s smallest library

The smallest library in the world is a red telephone booth in Westbury, Somerset, England.

the butterfly effect

The Butterfly Effect is a principle of the chaos theory which asserts Continue reading

kagu

The rare enigmatic Kagu or Cagou (Rhynochetos jubatus) is a bluish-pearl grey, Continue reading

goodwill hunting

Blessed by a perfect summer day, I’m comfortably seated in a 

true beauty

True beauty lives in the heart …

beluga whales

Beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) are an Artic and sub-Arctic cetacean white whale (also known as the sea canary because … Continue reading

aloe vera – the potted physician

Mum’s recent health issues reminded me of my

mozzim and the leopard

Mozzim is an IT guru. He’s intimate with

blessed by an angel

The Christmas-New Year weeks found me caught-up in the city at hectic annual sales time. Desperate for timeout – bone weary, peopled-out and needing to recoup I wandered into the

that’s my turkey!

This post is a salute to Scottish Wildcats, (felis sylvestris grampia) ‘The Tiger of the Highlands’ – an almost extinct species of feisty, indomitable Scots! If it weren’t for Chris, who is madly,

the power of one

This post is dedicated to a very special woman of substance – who makes a difference in life – to whom others in need of kindness turn for sympathy, strength, empathy and a wise and compassionate heart . . . Continue reading