Joy: Poem

 Joy: Poem

Joy is celebration

Of happiness and delight.

Joy is life admiration.

Joy and sorrow both happened too,

For some people when is blue.

Infant's joy is of a different color -

Joy is bright and sparkling.

It has eyes fulfilled with rays, and shining.

Joy could be found

In different places and crowds

At various times and dances,

At celebrations behind any fences.

Tomshinsky@2024

Melting Like Candy: Poems

Melting Like Candy: Poem

What to do

Whan plans, dreams, and hopes

Slowly are melting like candy.

If I can preserve and freeze

The sweetening taste bud,

I would be like Mr. Magic Cloud.

I closed my eyes.

I made my wish

Of plans, dreams, and hopes

That are sweet like candy,

Delicate like snowflake

That slowly melts,

Without any Elfs.

I like the sweet smell of home cooking.

I made a wish that could stay forever, mesmerizing.

Tomshinsky@2024

Little Bunny: Poem

 Little Bunny: Poem

This bunny did not hop.

I asked the little bunny to stop.

There is no app

To replace the lap.

My honey, my bunny,

I'll read you a story,

And he listened with glory.

Was the story funny and fair? -

Asked his smart mammy.

He wiggled the ears

To show that he cares.

Tomshinsky@2024

Book Review for "Birds and Cages" Book

 Dear Ida,

I just finished reading Birds and Cages, and I’m deeply moved by the powerful themes and poignant storytelling that you’ve woven throughout this novel. From the first few pages, I was captivated by the vivid imagery and the emotional depth of the narrative. Your exploration of freedom, constraint, and the human spirit resonates in such a profound way.

The metaphor of birds and cages runs through the novel beautifully, symbolizing not only physical imprisonment but also the emotional and psychological confinements we often place on ourselves. The juxtaposition of the delicate, soaring birds and the unyielding, restrictive cages is powerful, and it makes readers reflect on the various “cages” in their own lives—be they societal, personal, or relational. Through your characters, we come to understand that liberation doesn’t always come from breaking free in the traditional sense, but from a shift in perspective, a change in the way we perceive our limitations.

Your characters are beautifully fleshed out, and each one is a study in complexity. Whether they are confined by external circumstances or by their own fears and regrets, their journeys are relatable and stirring. I was particularly drawn to the way you reveal the nuances of each character’s struggles. Their vulnerability and growth feel real, and as a reader, I couldn’t help but become emotionally invested in their stories. They’re not just characters on a page—they are people whose dreams, hopes, and regrets I felt deeply.

The pacing of Birds and Cages is also something I want to commend. You balance moments of introspection with moments of tension and revelation so seamlessly that it never feels rushed or stagnant. Each chapter builds upon the last, unveiling pieces of the larger narrative while still maintaining a sense of mystery and emotional complexity. I found myself wanting to keep turning the pages, eager to discover how each character’s story would unfold and what would happen next.

What I particularly appreciate about your writing is the emotional authenticity. You don’t shy away from the complexity of the human condition—the messiness of emotions, the way we often wrestle with our own desires and fears, and the profound ways in which we are impacted by the world around us. Your prose is filled with delicate moments that touch the soul, and yet there’s also a quiet strength in your characters’ journeys that makes the book incredibly empowering.

The setting you’ve created is almost a character in itself. Whether it’s the confined spaces where the characters feel trapped or the open skies that represent hope and freedom, the environments you describe are vivid and symbolic. You do a fantastic job of showing how our physical surroundings can mirror our internal worlds—how, even in the most restrictive of spaces, there can still be hope for transformation and growth.

Birds and Cages is ultimately a story about the power of choice, the importance of self-awareness, and the beauty of finding freedom within. It’s a reminder that, even in the face of adversity, we have the power to redefine our narratives, to break free from the cages that bind us. This is a book that stays with you long after you finish reading, encouraging reflection on our own lives, our own cages, and the choices we make to free ourselves.

Thank you for writing such a beautiful, impactful book. It’s one I’ll be thinking about for a long time, and I look forward to sharing it with others. I can’t wait to see more of your work in the future!

Warmest regards,

Alexis Stratton

Surprise, Surprise: Poem

Surprise, Surprise: Poem

Surprises are unexpected

As usual they are astonishing.

I pinch myself in disbelief and superaction.

I was surprised of joyful satisfaction.

Wonder, confusion, or not,

Bewilderment that brought

Surprise, surprise

As this year surprise on the rise.

I am surprised of the journey

Of sugar, honey, and money:

Surprise. Surprise.

Surprises are unexpected

As Jack jumped out of the box

Full of gifts and gift cards -

Unexpected and astonishing,

Smashing and inspiring.

Tomshinsky@2024

Coffee and Poetry: Poem

Coffee and Poetry: Poem

Long forgotten are winding minds

The stories can talk

The memories can hold

Both memories and stories of old.

Surrounded by time

Brings one regret

As time does not forget

Joy, happiness,

And awesomeness.

The tears of joy let them go

From the young to old.

What is left in the heart

Are the other arts

That brings hope, coffee, 

And poetry.

Tomshinsky@2024

IFAC, 1997

 

Thank you very much, Ramon! God bless your heart. My reaction is tears, happy tears of joy that brought me back to the 1997. And a little bit of sadness that life runs very fast as we surrounded by time. I am very lucky for a long-time friend as you and many other ex-students and faculty from IFAC. International Fine Arts College does not exist anymore, but miraculously the reunions, the friendships, the long-lasting memories are always in me and sparks great memories.

Style and Soul: Poem

Style and Soul: Poem

I like the rehearsal

That has energy, style, and soul.

Please bring the hats and the parasol

Revealing the beautiful parts of you

To touch the hearts with ice colors of light blue.

Christmas bells clink and rink.

Christmas lights twinkle and blink.

Remember, the men with parasol

Has style and soul!

Tomshinsky@2024

It I Was an Angel: Poem

 If I Was an Angel

If I was an Angel,

I would choose to watch over you.

If I had wings,

I would be an Angel.

I would be a man that brings

Greatest gifts

That clings and rings.

Your smile makes my soul warmer

Your laughter makes my day brighter -

You are my girl

Like the shining pearl.

If I was an Angel,

I would choose to watch over you.

Time spent with you,

Makes me safe, cherished, and whole.

Trust me, it is an absolutely true,

As I stand tall

Since I fall

For you.

Tomshinsky@2024

Pure Heart, Pure Love: Poem

 "Pure Heart, Pure Love:" Poem

She still was fresh and pure

Because of the love endure.

Sometimes, life takes a detour

For both the heart and mind to assure.

Now, she was undeluded, unalloyed, and mature.

Life took a tour.

All I can say, "Bonjour!"

And thank God for allure.

She is kind to share

Without any innocent fair.

Pure heart

Says pure love is in tranquil psalm.

Pure love is clean and true

In my view.

Holding on and do never let it go!

Feel your heart's embrace

Every trace at the race

As my love continues to grow.

Tomshinsky@2024

Morning Coffee and Hugs: Poem

Morning Coffee and Hugs: Poem

Sometimes, we forget, o' boy,

That we created for joy!

Life is like coffee

High in fee -

It depends on how you prepare

And how are you aware.

Also, who are you taking it with

To stay warm, without freeze.

People make time

For whom they want to bound and shine.

Morning coffee and hugs

Comes from loving hearts!

Tomshinsky@2024

Apple Pie

 

Apple pie that melts in your mouth! Everyone is looking for this recipe! Simple and delicious

Ingredients

3 apples

Butter: 60g

Sugar: 40g

3 eggs

Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon

Pinch of salt

Sugar: 130g

Milk: 100ml

Yogurt or sour cream: 2 tablespoons

Flour: 8 tablespoons (300g)

Baking powder: 1 teaspoon

Honey (for garnish)

Coconut flakes (for garnish)

Instructions

Peel and dice the apples. In a pan, melt 60g of butter, add 40g of sugar, and the diced apples. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, beat 3 eggs, 130g of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add 100ml of milk, 2 tablespoons of yogurt or sour cream, and mix well.

Gradually add 8 tablespoons (300g) of flour and 1 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture, stirring to combine.

Grease a 25x15 cm baking form with vegetable oil. Pour in half of the batter, add the apple filling, and then cover with the remaining batter.

Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (360°F) for 40-45 minutes.

Once done, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with coconut flakes. Serve and enjoy!

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Homemade cheese

 

Don't buy cheese! Just add vinegar to milk and you get incredibly delicious homemade cheese!

Ingredients:

1.5 liters of milk (6 1/3 cups)

Salt, to taste

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (30 ml)

50 grams melted butter (1/4 cup)

1 tablespoon Provencal herbs (15 ml)

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Cucumber sandwiches made to look like Christmas trees!

 

Cucumber sandwiches

made to look

like

Christmas trees!

N-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

 

No-Bake Chocolate Eclair Cake

Ingredients:

2 (3.4 oz) packages instant vanilla pudding mix

3 cups milk

1 (8 oz) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

1 (16 oz) package graham crackers

1 (16 oz) can chocolate frosting

Directions:

In a large bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until well combined and slightly thickened.

Fold in the whipped topping until smooth and creamy.

In a 9x13 inch dish, layer graham crackers on the bottom of the dish.

Spread half of the pudding mixture over the graham crackers.

Add another layer of graham crackers on top of the pudding mixture.

Spread the remaining pudding mixture over the second layer of graham crackers.

Top with a final layer of graham crackers.

Heat the chocolate frosting in the microwave for about 30 seconds, until pourable.

Pour the warm chocolate frosting over the top layer of graham crackers, spreading evenly to cover.

Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the graham crackers to soften.

Serve chilled and enjoy this delicious no-bake dessert!

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Chilling Time: 4 hours | Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Kcal: 280 kcal | Servings: 12 servings

Cold Summer Borscht

 

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I take beets and prepare cold summer borscht! Always helps in the heat! Delicious and filling

This soup is light yet satisfying, perfect for hot days.

- Ingredients Needed You'll need:

Fresh beets

Cucumber

Green onions

Dill

Yogurt or sour cream

Lemon juice

Salt and pepper

Hard-boiled eggs (optional)

Sour cream or kefir for serving

-How to Prepare Cold Summer Borscht

Cook the Beets: Boil or roast the beets until tender, then peel and grate or chop finely.

Prepare Additional Vegetables: Finely chop the cucumber, green onions, and add radishes if desired.

Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine beets, cucumber, green onions, and dill.

Season and Chill: Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and yogurt or sour cream for creaminess. Chill for at least an hour.

Serve: Garnish with dill, hard-boiled egg, and sour cream or kefir if desired.

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