Thursday 18 December 2008

The Tree in Winter

Many times, I really wonder how?
Do trees survive the passing challenges and bow
To nature's ever changing and challenging clime
And stand firm upon the ground for long, long time!

Amidst the biting coldness of winter winds
The trees exposed vulnerable yet wins
Against the frosts, or threats of impending snow
To be firm and warm in the company of birds, even a crow!

There is beauty in the absence of their leaves!
Consider the twigs that cling and never leave
Because they understand the coming and going is just a part
Of their existence and enjoy the coming, staying then depart.

I really admire the strengths in trees
Their ability to dance full of glees
But never complains but perhaps for human greed
Where helpless trees are cut yet holding not to bleed.



Sunday 14 December 2008

The Belle Velle Shopping Area Christmas Grotto

"...You better not cry, you better not pout... Santa Claus in coming to town..."
To the kids and the grown ups also.... wishing you all a blessed Christmas!



Pale pink flower in Advent

This plant graces our front garden in the season of Winter. I do not know the name of this plant but for now I will just call it a pale pink flower that blooms in the Advent season of the Christian year. The flowering last until after winter onto early spring!


Male Baby Changing Area

This photo was taken in one of the male public toilet which provides a facility for male parents who are with their babies to change their nappies. It is a living witness for a change in the culture and acceptance for male parents to nurse their babies in public facilities.


Friday 31 October 2008

Autumn 2008

Picture taken at Greenpark lake, Liverpool. It appears that the lake is freezing cold that the liver ducks do not even dare to go swimming as they normally do during spring and summer.

Friday 24 October 2008

Monday 20 October 2008

The Last Supper



Car Boot Sales Collection of Items


Satsuma
Made in Japan



A very fine needlework embroidery mounted on a round tray?

Car Boot Sales Collection of Items




MYOTT
Fine Staffordshire Ware

Car Boot Sales Collection of Items


Royal Doulton, Est. 1774
made in England
"Victoria"

Car Boot Sales Collection of Items


"MILADY" English Ironstone 14"
Wood & Sons, England.

Car Boot Sales Collection of Items


Royal Doulton.
The Coppice D5803

Car Boot Sales Collection of Items


Salisbury. Alfred Meakin.
Staffordshire, England
A hand engraved pattern applied under the glaze.
Detergent and acid resisting colour.

Car Boot Sales Collection of Items


A fish ashtray. Foster's Pottery, Cornwall, England

Car Boot Sales Collection of Items

A small flower stand with two cherubims at the base. London 2005

Car Boot Sales Collection of Items


Car Boot Sales Collection of Items




Car Boot Sales Collection of Items







The middle photo has an inscription: "The Blacksmith's Anvil. Cretna Green Over which marriages were performed."

Car Boot Sales Collection of Items















Car Boot Sales Collection of Items




Car Boot Sales, London, 2005.

Car Boot Collection of Items



Car Boot Sales, 2005, London.
Inscriptions on the side of the bus read: BTA Welcome to Britain, 10 Victoria Street.

Car Boot Collection of Items


Car Boot Sales, 2005. Walthamstow, London.
This cup has an inscription: A.I.D. or A. J. D.?

Car Boot Collection of Items


The blue lizard. It is used as a key ring. This item was bought during a car boot sale in Walthamstow, London, 2005.

Saturday 18 October 2008

Fall, 2008. Tiny Green Leaves


18 October 2008. Tiny green leaves that can withstand the bitter cold winter breezes. This tiny green leaves plant will bear hundreds of tiny yellow fowers in mid-winter!

Fall, 2008. Small Pink Flowering Plant

This plant is called bleeding heart or dancing lady. A fellow blogger Chyt has named this for me.
Thanks Chyt.
18 October 2008. Small Pink Flowering Plant in early autumn. Taken underneath the bay window. Liverpool, England.

Fall, 2008. Small Orange Flowering Plant


Photographed on the 18th of October 2008.

Fall, 2008. Indoor Plant

A crab cactus, its flowers are deep pink and usually blooms between December up to February. Thanks to Chyt for naming this plant for me. An indoor plant pictured on 18 October 2008. Liverpool, England

Fall, 2008. Fern Plant?

This picture was taken on the 18th of October 2008 inside the conservatory of our house. Liverpool, England

Fall, 2008. Red Small Flowers


This picture was taken on 18 October 2008. Liverpool, England


Fall, 2008. White Rose in the back garden 18 October 2008. Liverpool, England

Fall, 2008. African Daisy


18 October 2008. African daisy infront of the conservatory leading to the back garden.

Fall, 2008 'Whisky Mac' Hybrid Tea Rose


This lovely rose was taken at our back garden in early Fall, 2008 (18 October 2008). It is the last flower of this plant before autumn is in full swing.