tangible entanglement

It's been ten days since our flight home from Hawaii. The best solution to document our vacation is to order a photo-book online. I'm enjoying every second of its compilation and can't wait for its arrival in our mailbox. This could possibly be my entanglement with a new obsession.

:: Mokapu Beach - Maui, HI ::

a sweet forgetting

Oh... to describe that first ethereal mouthful of creme brulee -- slightly crunchy caramelized sugar mixed with the meltingly soft vanilla and orangey custard. Two teeny teaspoons can suffice; just so I can look forward to the next encounter with this ultra-rich dessert and its elusive silken taste.

:: Maggiano's - Chicago, IL ::

un~famished

:: photos by Pr. Bong Lak Sung :: 

quite nothing else quiets hunger pangs than warm bread..

nor settles a frantic day than a steaming pot of water

waiting for the plunge of one's favorite tea bag,

~ both of course consumed over delectable conversations

with friends who knows your heart best.

honey all winter

the bee, from her industry in summer, eats honey all winter

~ belgian proverb ~

:: Allegan, MI ::

easy, breezy respite

my outdoor scenery at the moment is {most definitely} in hibernation mode so I can only be transported with my mind's eye to this dreamy afternoon by the river; relaxing with gracious friends who did not for one moment give reason to ruffle one's feathers.

~ ~ ~ amazingly, the owner of this hammock is now a missionary in the arctic where God is using him to bless and enrich the community of Iqaluit.

:: St. Jo River ~ Buchanan, MI ::

pink hued

these freshly cut dahlias from the local farmer's market of August conjures the same cool pink hues seen in this evening's wintry sunset. I long for summertime but the sky reminded me to savour this restful season for all its worth.

:: my home ~ South Haven, MI ::

colour my world in lime

certainly God is infinitely brilliant with His colour palette

:: Fairmont Kea Lani - Wailea, HI :: 

salt & cool water

the fading light accentuated the crisp ice cubes

to be crunched on momentarily

:: Matteo's Pizzaria - Kihei, HI ::

over the din of an ocean

~~~ the crash of waves perpetually pronounces the dainty blossoms' tenuous survival so close by ~~~

:: Ho'okipa Beach - Maui, HI ::

morning glories

with a flight arrival late in the evening before, brought me this unexpected view when I drew the shades open shortly after dawn in our ground floor suite ~

awakening to new tropical bird songs..

lush rainforest ferns amongst hardened molten lava rocks..

unfaded jasmine scented blossoms..

warmth of a Kona sun for a full day of exploring the Big Island..

~ how could one possibly resist the exhilaration? 

:: Mauna Loa Village, Kailua-Kona, HI ::

a twilight dinner

:: wedding reception @ Fairmont Kea Lani ~ Wailea, HI ::

crimson tidbits

juicy mini bites ~ waiting to be delicately picked by the cardinals... how fascinating to watch the males feed their sweet mates

:: my home - South Haven, MI ::

the language of flowers

My welcome-home summer bouquet from my husband, Kevin.

:: Yellow Lily ~ I'm walking on air ::

:: Iris ~ Faith, hope, wisdom and valour, eloquence ::

:: Pink Carnation ~ I'll never forget you ::