Lucid Practice

06/29/2025

Vermont's covered bridges are iconic symbols of New England's landscape & a testament to the state's history & practical resourcefulness. Their main purpose wasn't romance, but simple preservation.

The roof & siding protected the massive wooden truss structure from harsh weather, extending a bridge's lifespan from a couple of decades to over 100 years. With over 100 historic covered bridges still standing, Vermont has the most per square mile of any state in the USA.

The Creamery Covered Bridge, pictured here, is one of Vermont's most cherished & photographed landmarks, located in Brattleboro where it spans over Whetstone Brook. Built in 1879 for just over $1,000, its original job was to give local farmers access to the new Brattleboro Creamery. That's where the bridge gets its name.

Constructed primarily of spruce lumber, the 80-foot-long bridge is a classic example of a "Town lattice truss," a design patented in 1820 by Connecticut architect Ithiel Town. It is still standing today.

12/15/2024

Peace & are the nature of our being & we share our being with everyone & everything.

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving! Love to you all! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

08/29/2021

A senior monk & a junior monk were traveling together. They came to a river with a strong current. As the monks were preparing to cross the river, they saw a very beautiful young woman also attempting to cross. The woman asked if they could help her cross to the other side.
The two monks glanced at one another because they had taken vows not to touch a woman.
Then, without a word, the older monk picked up the woman, carried her across the river, placed her gently on the other side, & continued on his journey.
The younger monk couldn’t believe what had just happened. After rejoining his companion, he was speechless. An hour passed without a word between the two monks.
Two more hours passed, then three. Finally the younger monk could contain himself any longer, & blurted out “As monks, we are not permitted a woman, how could you then carry that woman on your shoulders?”
The older monk looked at him & replied, “Brother, I set her down on the other side of the river, why are you still carrying her?”

08/29/2021

Fenghuang Ancient Town, Hunan Province, China.

07/05/2021

"The body is the Bow, Asana is the Arrow, Soul is the Target." ~BKS Iyengar

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10/18/2020

A 1,400 Year Old Ginkgo Tree at a Guanyin Temple near Xi'an, China. Ginkgo trees are often referred to as “living fossils,” because they've remained unchanged for more than 200 million years.

08/15/2020

Check out these plants 🌿🌿 Fresh oxygen for the home!

08/02/2020

Buddha Statue at Wat Muang, Thailand