Mandala

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] Here is a mandala rendered in fiery orange and red flower petals in celebration of the summer solstice by Kathy Klein.  A mandala is a sort of circular drawing or design that serves as a spiritual symbol and an aid to meditation in Eastern religions. [/xf_textblock]

Summer Solstice

[xf_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” animation_type=” animation_duration=’0.5′ animation_delay=’0.5′] This is the week of the summer solstice, when the planet has its maximum axial tilt toward the sun. What does this part of the summer bring to mind? Does it put you in mind of beach parties on the East End that last late into the night?  …