Ode to my mother on Mother’s Day
By Dianna Yalouris Christakos I miss you In the solitude of the day you come to me as a whispering caress And when the day ends A tightening in my heart reminds me that you…
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By Dianna Yalouris Christakos I miss you In the solitude of the day you come to me as a whispering caress And when the day ends A tightening in my heart reminds me that you…
By Dianna Christakos Having just returned from a fourteen day trip to Egypt, I have had enough time to reflect on this arduous but remarkable trip. Arduous because of the 100 degree heat every day…
By Dianna Christakos One of the most pleasurable experiences, other than waiving to cars, of my daily walks is bird watching. From childhood, I have been fascinated and envious of birds. Since I walk by…
By Dianna Christakos My morning walk is a ritual I seldom miss. Since I walk without anything electronic, I pay attention to my surroundings and nature’s gifts. Today I would like to share one of…
By Dianna Yalouris Christakos I suppose it is an abnormal assumption since I have been away for such a long time. Twenty years have already flown. I left with my family as a skinny, insecure…
By Dianna Christakos, Master Gardener St. John’s County We live in a beautiful community here in Marsh Creek. We have gracious Live oaks and handsome iconic palms. Granted, the variety of flora is limited by many factors but…
By Dianna Christakos Photos by David Gardener Since moving from Maine some five years ago, I have discovered much about the do’s and don’ts of gardening in Florida. Being able to garden year round carries…