Saturday, August 25, 2007

Butterflies on the echinacea


Butterflies
Originally uploaded by macro808
When I was looking at all the flowers on the Kushi Institute grounds, I was amazed to see the butterflies on the echinacea. Sometimes, nature just grabs you and doesn't let you go, holding you in her mystery. I love that feeling of wonder and how such simple pleasures tug on your heart and make you feel so happy to be alive.

Flowers at the KI


Flowers at the KI
Originally uploaded by macro808
When you arrive at the grounds of the Kushi Institute, you see all the summer flowers in bloom. Living in Hawaii, we don't get to see all these varieties, and it made me feel nostalgic for growing up in Idaho.

Lunch at the KI


Lunch at the KI
Originally uploaded by macro808
Before I left the KI for the Summer Conference, I managed to take a photo of one of the meals that was very yummy. This was a white bean salad, nishime kabocha squash, brown rice onigiri, greens, and some fantastic pickles. Their home made pickles there totally rocked my world.