Ocean View In Watercolour

Ocean View In Watercolour

After we returned to our city of millions, where nature has been hacked away and replaced by fields of high-rises, I pulled out my paints and brought back the beauty, the peace, of Penang. Here’s my painting. Click the image to see it full screen. Did you see Ocean...
Route 101 – Penang, Malaysia

Route 101 – Penang, Malaysia

Palms reach toward high-rises that hide the view of the sea. Flora sprawls across lawns and creeps between houses – their backdrop: hills of uninhabited jungle. All is new and invigorating. I approach the first bus stop. A man lounges on the bench in island fashion. I...
My Hiding Place – Part 2

My Hiding Place – Part 2

Though care and trouble may be mine, As down life’s path I roam, I’ll heed them not while still I have A world of love at home. ~J.J. Reynolds Have you read My Hiding Place – Part 1? Mr. I pulled his chair so it was touching mine and sat. I shifted away. If this...
My Hiding Place – Part 1

My Hiding Place – Part 1

Peace — that was the other name for home. ~Kathleen Norris The man behind me leaned his body into mine. I shifted, trying to make the ascent more bearable but bumped the woman in front. Someone else stood at my side. You are in my space. I wanted to shout it out....