olddog-samesame

I am 63 year old and as far as I know of sound mind and body. I can't predict the future and there is no telling when my journey on this earth will end  but I plan on staying for a while yet. It is totally uncharacteristic of me to blog about such a morbid topic. Inevitably however, the subject of buying a niche in the Nirvana Columbarium came up again with every Qing ming (all souls' day). How do I explain to  my 90 year old mother, without offending her, that I have never or will ever contemplate  buying a pigeon hole in the Columbarium as my final resting place. I was born to a Taoist family but grew up and remain an atheist. I have never personally witness any life changing spiritual miracle that would alter my scientific world view. I do not mock people whatever their religious believes. All religions preach about peace, morality and doing good deeds. Whether in a temple, church or mosque I will show due respect and would without hesitation observe and imitate their r

The intoxicating aromas from the dough baking in the oven wafting from the kitchen and permeating the house invigorating all the senses. Oh, what joy watching the loaf swells and rises turning  golden brown. My newly acquired skill the artisan craft of handmade bread A hobby that has morphed into an obsessive Sunday morning ritual. The hypnotic therapy of working with your bare hands the ancient art of mixing kneading pressing stretching folding and waiting for the dough to rise and turning your labor of love into a perfect loaf. simon  12 Jan 2016