... started to learn English, I was fascinated by the word "dandelions". The Japanese language has a lovely word for this ... the male lion, as they are visually similar. Later, I learned that "dandelions" are literally "lion's tooth ... field of significance without a bottom sways the yellow heads of dandelions. The sunbeams sprayed on their petals are enchanting messages from the ...

... choosing to take it as a positive sign. In the language of flowers, these happy, little "weeds" stand for happiness, love and faithfulness. Not a bad omen. Personally, dandelions have always been one of my favorite flowers. (Yes, further proof of how truly touched I am, I know.) They are bright and soft and can grow in the most difficult of circumstances. Is it really any wonder I ...

Doesn't this remind you of summer? We'll have to wait awhile before we hit that season again - this stained glass panel will tide you over until then. Just stare at it when you're feeling cold & sad. The shop carrying this piece, andra358, is run by an amazing artist - I have several of her stained glass people that I absolutely adore!

This is my first visit actually to the current location of Tampopo (177 River Valley Road, #01-23/24 Liang Court Shopping Centre, tel : +65 6338 3186). It was previously located at the basement in Liang Court. If you didn't know already, this family restaurant is widely patronized for their fried kurobuta pork cutlets which I personally feel are decent, but are overrated. I'm also ...

Great article on the toxic mess we are making with all the wired lawn chemicals we use 24/7 in our society. I know this is a shocker, but the grass and trees did just fine for millions of years before we invented these toxic chemcials. They have absolutely no real world benefit of any kind. They do however, have serious drawbacks. Our testing technology never seems to be equal to our ...

Feeling stupid Doubtful and fierce with regret Caring like the leaves on the trees blew just for you Two Killing time Breaking your heart That stupid girl Makes you feel so worthless But You pick a dandelion for her everyday And think about her perfect smile As you blow the petals into the wind Soft wispy whispers of a wish Goodbye They are gone and so is she