Buy a Rose?

She wanted me to buy a rose,

but I requested a photo instead.

This lovely lady was playing the flower peddlar

at the New Hope Renaissance Faire.

The NHRF is a rather small street event 

in the quaint village of New Hope, PA.

Photos from the event can
be viewed here.

China Doll

Here is a model

from a fashion show 

that was part of the Cherry Blossom Festival

in Philadelphia.

I think her face 

looks like a China doll 

framed in blue.

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I do apologize for being behind in visiting blogs.

My husband has taken some time off from work

and we are 'staycationing.'

So my time on the computer has been limited.

The Goody Shop, New Hope, PA

Tucked away on a corner store

in the quaint village of New Hope, PA 

is a sweet delight.

The first thing that caught my eye was 

this figure in the window display.

Do you recognize the design?

It's Candy Land!

So of course I had to go inside.

And what I found 

was a little candy shop

 that was full of
childhood delights. 

I could just imagine coming in

as a kid with a little money in my fist

ready to choose a treat.

Remember what that was like?

Looking over each shelf 

figuring the best use of your money...

It would be a tough decision 

choosing from displays 

so colorful and tantalizing.

And so....

well,

reminiscent of childhood.

This little store is called

The Goody Bag. 

(How cute is that name?)

The Goody Bag is located at
132 South Main Street
right on the main drag in New Hope.



The proprietors
are Michele Vigilante and Curt Holford
and they are just as sweet
as their shop.




On your next visit to New Hope,
be sure to stop in.
Or better yet,
 get over there this week and
 fill some Easter baskets.

I just love privately owned shops.
They have so much more personality
than the same old chain store.
They give small towns their own unique flavor.
So be sure to visit one whenever you can.

The Goody Bag
132 South Main Street
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-3284

All the photos from this gallery 
can be found here.

Cherry Blossoms Philly Style

This is the first year I attended

Sakura Sunday at the

Philadelphia Cherry Blossom Festival

in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia.

One of the secrets

is to get there early!

 

After I arrived

I went directly to the 

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden 

and was able to catch an immediate tour.

Later in the day

lines for tours will be long 

and possibly even sold out.



Next I went right over to
the Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and Dance Group
and managed to get a front row seat!



This is truly the highlight of the event
and not to be missed.



Students from Tamagawa University
perform brilliantly
in both Taiko drumming and dance.

I wish I could capture the 

sound of the drums 

in these photos....

 

....or the choreography of the dance!

After their program

I meandered around catching

some of the other presentations.

Harajuku Fashion Show

 

Doshinkan Karate

Shokotan Karate

Shinshin Warrior

All of this perfectly timed

with spring blossoms

made for a gorgeous day. 

By arriving early,

two-three hours was enough to tour the Tea House

enjoy the Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and Dance

and see a few other demonstrations.

I stayed all day

but really didn't feel there was a need to 

as after seeing the 

Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and Dance

you've seen the highlight event.

In the future

you should know you can also catch the

Tamagawa University Taiko Drum and Dance

at other festivities around the city 

during the month the festival runs.

Many times without the crowds

and at no cost to you.

To see all my photos from the festival,

click here.

Eastern Bluebird

This is an Eastern Bluebird.

I was walking in a park nearby

where there were a lot of nesting boxes

designed for Bluebirds.

I was hoping to see one,

and actually saw two!

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Sand Mandala With Lama Losang Samten

Sand Mandala, 

or painting with sand,

originated in India 2500 years ago.

The sand mandala is a design based on

ancient texts and is usually done as

part of a religious ceremony or initiation.

Lama Losang Samten is one of only 30 people

in the world who is qualified to

teach and demonstrate this spiritual art.

At the completion of his work,

the sand mandala will be destroyed

to symbolize the transitory nature of life.

This sand mandala will be destroyed on

Sunday, April 10.

I do not think I could bring myself to watch it!

Submitted to FMTSO

for the theme of

circles, triangles and squares - all
found in the mandala design.

Information from

www.tibetanbuddhist.org

www.losangsamten.com

All my photos from this event
can be viewed here.

Blue Eyed Mini Horse

In Strasburg PA there is a 

Miniature Horse Farm.

Several horses at the farm 

had blue eyes!

Have you ever seen a blue eyed horse?

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My computer died...  :(

so most of my blogging is on hold for a while. 

 I will visit your links via another computer.

The last 2 weeks autopost did not post

I am giving it one more try today,

if it doesn't post at noon I will post it when I get home

in early afternoon.