THE VILLAGE VOICE

"Every spring is the only spring - a perpetual astonishment." ~ Ellis Peters "Now every field is clothed with grass, and every tree with leaves; now the woods put forth their blossoms, and the year assumes its gay attire." ~ Virgil

"If you come home as happy as you leave, you have had a good vacation!" Sunrise   (Surfside Beach, SC) Mr. Ho-Hum's Twin Sister and Cousins Charleston SC Fabulous Old Magnolia Leaving Charleston ( after a brief lunch ) Savannah, GA ( dream meeting with dear blogging friend, 'sweet' Cherry ( In the Garden and More ) Mercer Williams House Museum Awesome Savannah (too beautiful to leave) Sunrise on the Plantation (Amelia Island, Florida) Fernandina Beach , Florida Florida House Inn The oldest survivng hotel in the state of Florida (Fernandina Beach, Florida) Another dream come true ... meeting dear blogging friend   Anna Lopper from High Point, NC Blessed to be greeted home by my beautiful ever-changing spring garden,  bursting in all its glory ... (almost 2 weeks ago ... so behind ... but catchin' up) “Those that say you can't take ...

‎"Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms."  ~ Ikkyu Sojun Yoshino Cherry Blossoms "Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soul into."   ~ Henry Beecher, Life Thoughts, 1858

Great Lakes Whitefish: The Great Fish Michigan is surrounded by the largest freshwater system in the world, commonly known as the Great Lakes. With 6 quadrillion gallons of water, this amazing ecosystem is home to many species of fantastic fish, including the delicious and versatile Great Lakes whitefish.Michigan fishermen are out every day, early in the morning, on the pristine waters to bring back the freshest, best-tasting wild-caught whitefish for your plate. By choosing Michigan whitefish you are assured the most flavorful fish: packed with Omega-3 fatty acids that make it a powerhouse of nutrition." ~ Great Lakes Whitefish ~ Icy Sunset (Great 'inland' lake ~ Hubbard Lake) SESAME BROILED GREAT LAKES WHITEFISH with CHERRY SALSA ~ This delicious whitefish recipe, adapted from  Great Lakes Whitefish , is paired with another of Michigan's finest offerings, cherries, making this 'trial & error' combo a recipe even ...

"Beauty is not in the face; Beauty is a light in the heart."       ~ Kahlil Gibran (1883-1931)   Bleeding Heart ( Dicentra   spectabilis  'Gold Heart') ________ GINGER CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS ~ Heart healthy meal everyone will enjoy _____ 3  (4-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts 3  Tbsp. grated fresh ginger 3  cloves crushed fresh garlic 3  Tbsp.  Tamari  or organic soy sauce 3  Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar 2  Tbsp. honey 1  Tbsp.  sesame  oil (spicy or regular) 1-2  tsp. red pepper flakes 1 tsp. cornstarch 4  tsp. extra-virgin olive oil or peanut oil 1 1/2  cups thin matchstick sliced carrots 2  cups julienne sliced red, yellow or orange pepper 1  cup matchstick sliced snow peas 1  cup fresh bean sprouts 1  (8 oz.) drained and diced water chestnuts 3/4  cup sliced green onions ...

"Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere." ~  Carl Sagan 'Abalone Abstract'

“The same stream of life that runs through my veins night and day runs through the world and dances in rhythmic measures.” ~  Rabindranath Tagore February Day 'Night and Day' (Hubbard Lake, MI) February Eve “Do not say, "It is morning," and dismiss it with a name of yesterday. See it for the first time as a new-born child that has no name.”   ~  Rabindranath  Tagore