Gal Vihara, Sri Lanka - Beautiful Buddha

Stop-Over in Vienna

Monet's Garden, Giverny, France

Red Rivers Writers - new e-magazine
With an eclectic mix of writings by new authors, some published some not (yet). Book reviews, book previews, writing tips, a travel column (by yours truly), and much more. Check it out!Red Rivers Writers is part of Robin Falls magazine, which has a section on new writing for kids, anther sections on all manner of recently published books, a third on blog radio shows.

Mahatma Gandhi
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. -- Mahatma GandhiAn apt quote for those of us in a position to help others in the Philippines, Indonesia, Samoa, or anywhere else in the world.Oct 2, 2009 marks Mahatma Gandhi's 140th birth anniversary."Generations to come will scarce believe that such a one as this ever in flesh and blood walked upon this earth." Albert Einstein

Typhoon Relief in Manila - How to Help
Manila and the island on Luzon were battered by a typhoon and incessant rain on Saturday (Sept 26), claiming close to 60 lives and flooding many people out of their homes.Sunday morning dawned bright – and dry – in Manila, but many, many families are still coping with their loss. We cannot bring back their loved ones, but we can at least help them get through the next few difficult days.For those living in Metro-Manila, the blog PH Best Deals provides useful information that will help them find a centre close to their home to drop off food, medicines, blankets and other relief item