Sunday, September 30, 2018

Birds on Wires


Photography: Copyright by Ida Tomshinsky, 2018

This picture was taken from the car, 
behind the windshield glass window.
Birds on the electrical wires 
in front of a tall building.
This is the usual spot, a designated place 
where birds find their resting place.
Perhaps this is the Earth's parallel 
that is on the way of birds' migration.
Birds brain keeps the navigation plan,
and their memory leads them in their 
fascinated journey.
Unfortunately, the resting place is in the city.
There are not too many trees and nature
as a food supply point.
I am fascinated by birds:
I see them all the time at the same street.
It is a very power view 
when all the birds taking off 
at the same time,
led by a strong mature leading bird 
to there next destination point.


Sunday, September 16, 2018

Linda's Life Adventure on the Beach


From the beach chair, outdoors, my darling Linda shields her blue eyes from the strong sunlight. Our sixty-four-year old girl is wearing sunglasses. Fun, sun, and clear waters are calling. Just imagine – what a wonderful day could be at the ocean! Few hours, while away, taking fresh air and the majestic smells of the Atlantic Ocean, to keep her young and energetic. Who knew that a little coffee is actually healthy, thank you, science?! “Ahhh!” Linda just keeps going. She has her sunshine, laughing and talking.

Nowadays, her positioning and priorities changed. The main motto is vivid: “Retired from work, not from life!” For many, this is the time much-needed to rest, to slow down and rediscover themselves. Above all, of course, writing. The inspiration is everywhere.

The eyes observe the familiar landscape: flowers, plants, sneaky lizards and the creeping grass. The songs of birds lead to the birds. Great, she retired from her jobs, both at the office and home, and seeks adventures at time to time. O, yes, she earned the spotlight in more ways than one. Now is the time to relax and have some simple fun. For Linda, sun n’ sand means the straw hat, straw tote and other summer accessories. Of course, it is the pressure time for recreational reading, self-expressions in essays and writings, and endless creativity through handmade craft and vintage goods appreciation.

Linda loves the beach – a place of relaxation, rest, and tranquility. The Ocean waves of surf side ambience for stress relief. The walk on the beach is a priceless beach therapy.

People say dreams are made from “sand and sun…” What this mean? Perhaps to pursue the fullness of life, the happiness.

“Palm trees,

Ocean breeze,

Salty air,

Sun kissed hair,

Endless summer,

Take me their…”



The topics of sand, sun, and retirement brought up a logical question of protection from sun and wind with the use of common fashion accessories from the historic perspective.

Wise women know better – feeling good means looking good and that could be translated to wisdom words of wellness. Beside the healthy food philosophy and energy-exude exercises women should not be afraid to break the rules. After all, in France, women wear bikinis until they are eighty. The goal is to heal, repair, and protect skin from further sun damage. To guard the skin means to shield the sun to bake on human body.

A little breeze is a treat, but the strong winds of the hurricane seasons always should be taken seriously.