أُعِيذُكُمَا بِكَلِمَاتِ اللهِ التَّامَّةِ مِنْ كُلِّ شَيْطَانٍ ، وَهَامَّةٍ ، وَمِنْ كُلِّ عَيْنٍ لَامَّةٍ
Though we need to weep your loss,
You dwell in that safe place in our hearts
Where no storm or night or pain can reach you.
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Scholar Inscribes Iranian Peace Message
Scholar Inscribes Iranian Peace Message
Iranian scholar Eliza Saeedi has created an inscription in the city of Tabriz which conveys the message of peace from Iran to the world.
Saeedi has donated the inscription to the central library of Tabriz where she works as a researcher in ancient Iranian studies.
The inscription aims to dispel the false impressions created by Western media about Iran being a supporter of war and terrorism.
“It took me five years to finish the inscription and invite all nations and ethnicities to peace and friendship,” said Saeedi.
“The inscription is the first pictorial charter of human rights, which shows Iranians were the first nation to have had a human rights charter and have always been against war and violence,” she added.
Saeedi also said that she would donate a copy of the same inscription to the United Nations museum.
Benvenuto :)
just a thank you to all and a note … i have two blogs on this wordpress, this one the nice, mellow, life one and another that is all geopolitics. many people do not care for politics and i get tired of all gloom and doom myself being activist, so i created this blog site for retreating and re energizing. i do not know how to fix it so that if someone wants to follow me they get the correct blog they like … any hints would be appreciated 
Revolutionary ~ Happy Mother’s Day
What an indictment of our world Isn’t this normal? Isn’t this the way This then is the reason
that love of freedom
and the desire of escape
from oppression and hate
has to be called “Revolutionary.”
it should always be? Free
to do what we want, free
to think what we want, free
to be what we want, free
to love who and how we want:
This is basic, bedrock. A foundation
of life. It is true
that life can be tough
and things aren’t always what they seem
but this, this insane atrocity
of nature doesn’t even deserve mention
in the pages of our bloody history
books, films, and fictions, much less
become reality. But it has
and worse yet, it could again.
for revolution. We need revolutions
in hearts and minds and souls.
We need a revolution inside
Mother Earth herself, alive
with eternal love and respect
and sacred duty to each other:
she will give birth
to our ever-growing, ever-shining
redeemed and hopeful future.
It is a revolution
against the horrors of death itself.
Rhubarbanana Bread
Recently I was wondering if bananas would go with rhubarb... surely they would add sweetness and take away some of the sharp edge of the rhubarb? Well, only a day or so later Christina (from My Hesperides Garden ) commented on my post Dreaming of Crumble and suggested adding banana. Thanks Christina!
Well the crumble hasn't evolved yet, but my…
Misty Morning ~ Louisiana
Photo of the Day: April 19, 2013. An Editors’ Pick from our 2012 Photo Contest.
The Greenwood Plantation’s Oak Alley on a Misty Morning
Photo by Bonnie Marquette (Wakefield, LA); Photographed February 2012, St. Francisville, LA
Night Sky Observed from Paros Island, Greece
Summary Authors: Stavros Hios; Jim Foster The image above shows a view of an illuminated, old sailing ship and the glow of the Milky Way as observed from the island of Paros, Greece, in the Aegean Sea. Since the Moon was in the new phase and because this area (southernmost point of Paros) is quite isolated, the night sky was nearly pitch black. The camera is facing in the direction of the constellation of Sagittarius — toward the center and densest portion of the Milky Way. Sagittarius has more Messier objects than any other constellation. The brightest of these is the Lagoon Nebula (Messier object M8), visible with the naked eye — at top. Just above M8 is the Trifid Nebula (M 20). Photo taken on July 15, 2012. Photo details: NIKON D7000 camera; F/5; 70mm lens; ASTROTRACK
Photographer: Stavros Hios
essere nella merda lol :) raccontare barzellette
my “creek ” forming off front steps to porch … is time to build boat and sail to Cuba ? lol
How To Create A Moon Garden
A moon garden is just as it sounds, a garden meant to be viewed by moonlight. Moon gardens usually feature flowers that bloom exclusively at night or at dusk, flowers and plants that reflect moonlight well in shades such as silver or white, and fragrant aromatic plants and flowers to entice your other senses in the dark of the night when you may be able to see less.
Historically moon gardens were not only enjoyed for romantic strolls and evening pleasure as they are today but were used in religious practices in honor of the moon. Through out time many cultures have worshiped the moon and so the plants and flowers that flourish more in its glow. In some cultures only women or “witches” tended gardens believing they produced more powerful herbs for potions. Traditional gardens are not only enjoyed by moonlight, but planted, sown and tended by moonlight as well. Everything about a garden was done by the phases of the moon.
Whether your motivation is simple enjoyment during the night or for more historic purposes a moon garden in a beautiful thing.
The first thing you need to figure out to plant a moon garden is where to put it. Like any garden the location of a night garden will affect your overall result. In the case of a moon garden you want to be sure you choose a location that receives good moonlight. Naturally planting a moon garden against your home where it will always be in shadow is an unwise choice. However most people do prefer to place night gardens close to their homes where they can easily stroll out into the night and enjoy them. Not to worry if you don’t have a location that receives good moonlight, this will not bar your way from having your own garden to be enjoyed at night. Modern advances allow today’s gardeners the advantage of artificial lighting. Even grown indoors a plant that blooms at night still blooms. You can strategically place lights throughout your garden to provide your own “moon light” if needed. You may want to include a few lights anyway for evenings that the moon is obscured by clouds or not as full. Also be sure to consider existing architecture or any you may plan on adding. Many moon blooming flowers are vine or creeping plants. You can cut costs by choosing locations that have existing structures for these elements to “crawl”. Consider placing your garden near fences, large stones or existing trees. Try to use existing architecture that allows substantial moonlight of course though. If you plan on creating some of your own architectural elements, be sure to choose a location that has amble space. Water and koi ponds are often used in conjuncture with moon gardens to add the soft soothing sounds of water to the garden at night and a bit of activity during the day when moon garden’s can be less spectacular. The next step in planting a moon garden is to decide what you want in it. Outside of the architectural decisions made in step one of this guide, plants and flowers are naturally the star of the garden. What plants make good choices for moon gardens? Here is a sampling of some ideas for plants and flowers that fit the above mold. Some of these actually fit all three categories such as the Night Blooming Cereus which blooms solely at night producing massive and fragrant white blooms. Now to bring all your moon garden elements together. First test your soil. Be sure it is suitable for the plants and flowers you have chosen for your garden. If you have voted to go with plants that are not common to your area you my have to create some soil locations for certain plants by adding sand or more rich soil, etc. This is why it is important to have your moon garden planned entirely before planting. You need to know what type of environment each plant you chose needs. Also be sure to note the zone or hardiness for the plants. Many moon flowering plants are not suited for colder weather. One option is to set your moon garden up to have different seasonal looks. In the winter you could have simply evergreens living, back dropped by the spindly fingers of deciduous trees with a frozen pond for affect. Remember moonlight can make the simplest of things amazing. In the summer you could use more warm blooded plants for a magnificent show of blooms. Planting your moon garden is as easy as following your plan. Every gardener’s plan will vary by their personal tastes, desires and skill level. This guide is intended to inspire and provide tips and advice to create a moon garden, the planting itself is all up to you.
Step 1:Choosing a Location for Your Moon Garden
Step 2: Choosing Plants and Flowers for Your Moon Garden
Step 3: Planting Your Moon Garden
Butterfly and Rhododendron
Photograph by Julia Baverstock, My Shot This Month in Photo of the Day: Nature and Weather Photos This beautiful rare butterfly was on a rhododendron bush in my grandfather’s garden, Dartmoor, Devon. (This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.) ************
Butterfly and Rhododendron
Rakher Upabas at Loknath Temple at Barodi
Hindu Devotees Celebrating Rakher Upabas at Loknath Temple at Barodi
Photo of the Day: March 30, 2013. An Editors’ Pick from our 2012 Photo Contest.
Photo and caption by Md. akhlas Uddin (Sylhet, Bangladesh); Photographed November 01, 2012, Sonargaon, Narayanganj, Bangladesh
Devotion for God by K M Asad
In Bangladesh Hindu religions people it calls Rakher Upabas. During the ritual of Rakher Upabas (fast) people from Hindu community observe this three-day in every evening long ritual by lighting a lamp and keep fast until the lamp burns out. Loknath Dham is a praying and worshiping center of the follower and believer of “Baba Loknath”. He is one of the greatest saints in the Hindu religion and preached to his followers
“When ever you are in danger, Remember Me, I will save you.”
This worshiping ceremony starts from the evening time and continues for two or three hours. The devotees pray with spiritual concentration for fulfilling their good wishes.
