My first ‘hello, how do you do’ encounter with a stag was at the lush Richmond Parkalmost a decade ago. Prior to that, I had seen them depicted in paintings and sculptures, and also on screen in action. But nothing quite prepared me for my face-to-face meeting. He (I think it was a ‘he’) exuded such a regal and majestic aura, that I almost curtsied!
With Burns Night coming up, I thought it would be a fitting time to pay homage to the Scottish symbol of fertility, purity, power and freedom.
When I was younger and felt a bout of procrastination setting in, this quote by Kabiguru Tagore always snapped me back on track- You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.
The sights, sounds, colours and smells…. Always hits the right spot. China Town. 🈵 Add on the hustle and bustle, with an Irish pub spat bang in the middle, it sometimes is THE spot for me.It’s Chinese New Year today – the year of the Rat, who is supposed to attract wealth and prosperity.🎊 I …
Positively Peacock!In many cultures, the peacock symbolises different aspects of one’s self. It’s significance encompasses vision, spirituality, awakening, integrity, freedom, guidance and protection. Quite the bucket list of positive vibes, bringing a common theme of self-expression and self-love. This was the theme for one of my drawing classes. This has been a new venture during …
The Noble Stag 🦌
My first ‘hello, how do you do’ encounter with a stag was at the lush Richmond Park almost a decade ago. Prior to that, I had seen them depicted in paintings and sculptures, and also on screen in action. But nothing quite prepared me for my face-to-face meeting. He (I think it was a ‘he’) exuded such a regal and majestic aura, that I almost curtsied!
With Burns Night coming up, I thought it would be a fitting time to pay homage to the Scottish symbol of fertility, purity, power and freedom.
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