The 2025 Dragon Boat Festival in Taiwan: A Celebration of Tradition and Culture

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The Legend and History of the Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat Festival, known as Duanwu Jie (端午節) in Mandarin, is one of the most significant traditional holidays in Chinese culture. Celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, this festival has a rich history dating back over 2,000 years. The most well-known […]

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Spring’s Arrival in New England : Robins, Mud, and Renewal

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Spring in New England brings both promise and mess. A lone robin’s arrival lifted winter’s gloom, sparking lively discussions about the changing season. But with warmth came mud season—a thick, clinging sludge covering everything. Yet, even through the muck, beauty emerged. A hike past Kipling’s Naulakha, with Mt. Monadnock in the distance, revealed spring’s quiet unfolding—sunlight, a crow’s call, and the wind’s whisper. Messy yet glorious, much like life itself.

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Savoring the Joy of Sakura : Welcoming New Beginnings in 2025

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“Beneath the sky’s soft glow Cherry Blossoms, like snow Tell a tale in silence true Of nature’s gift ever new.” (Author unknown)     The arrival of spring in Japan is heralded by the exquisite bloom of the ‘sakura,’ or cherry blossom. These delicate flowers paint the landscape in shades of pink and white, transforming

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2025 : Why We Need More Beautiful Things in the World

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As the first day of 2025 unfolds, I find myself reflecting on the role beauty plays in our lives. It’s not just about aesthetics; beauty shapes how we feel, think, and connect with the world. Whether it’s the intricate design of a building, the elegance of a perfectly taught dancer, or the simple joy of

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Rediscovering the Spirit of Christmas in The Muppet Christmas Carol

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Rediscovering The Muppet Christmas Carol has been a heartwarming experience that beautifully captures the spirit of Christmas. This 1992 film, featuring Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge, reminds us that Christmas is about love and connection rather than materialism. Key scenes, like Scrooge’s transformation through the Ghost of Christmas Past and the warmth of the Cratchit

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Rainy Morning Delight : A Warm Noodle Surprise After the Bus

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The number 3 green bus dropped me off directly in front of this little family restaurant. It was raining heavily and I didn’t have time to fix breakfast… my choice was fix breakfast or miss the bus…  chose the bus…  so, what a pleasant surprise to find this little restaurant directly in front of me,

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