佛陀紀念館迎春花---牡丹

佛陀紀念館

位於大樹鄉國道3號斜張橋邊

矗立於山頭上

猴年燈會

佛陀館卦山燒小舖2位美麗老闆自拍

走往看牡丹花路上

迎春花---牡丹

花藝設計

松柏長青

唯有牡丹真國色

喜愛這意境

畫家臨摹

還是要再與牡丹自拍一下

"唯有牡丹真國色, 花開時節動京城",  今年佛光山將牡丹花當今年的迎春花, 從中國山東運來台灣, 再搭配其他花材設計而成不同風格的花藝展示, 也豐富了這真國色的帝王之氣,
趁著老友Candy來巡視卦山燒小舖的一點空閒時間, 一起參觀這次的牡丹花展, 雖然小舖業績不盡理想, 但能在這佛教聖地設攤也是難能可貴的經驗  

姊妹淘

自稱為貝里斯薯條三姊妹, 源自於我們3人的牙醫師老公都有著貝里斯種樹的雄心大志, 那3個男人有柚木美夢, 就像是薯條三兄弟 , 那我們這背後支持的偉大女人, 不得已就只好是薯條三姊妹了

姊妹淘

這次回台灣計畫停留2個月的時間, 除了投票選了台灣第一位民選女總統, 佛陀紀念館卦山燒小舖開張, 過農曆年, 因為停留時間比以往多1個月的時間, 約姊妹淘們出來吃飯聊聊, 大家都年過半百, 美麗依舊, 幸福的活在當下

2016 春聯

左右聯

橫批

春聯

 夏萬春先生是10多年好友, 這緣份始於醫病關係,  夫婦兩人都是性情中人, 對於生活態度自然怡得, 是虔誠的基督徒, 印象最深的是他們的孩子非常喜歡玩蟲, 家裡養著好多不同種類的蟲, 從幼卵孵化到成蟲, 全家玩的不亦樂乎, 真的是很有意思的一家人
夏先生寫著一手好字, 每年我們家的春聯, 都是他義務贊助, 以我們診所的名字, 每年創作不同的對聯, 非常有才, 每年除夕門口一定張貼他的作品, 既有年味又與診所名稱契合, 有時他來看診時, 望著門口自己的墨寶, 可得意呢 !

佛陀紀念館卦山燒小舖

 

2/16台灣選出第一位女總統 , 延續這歡騰的氣氛 , 我們在佛陀紀念館設立的臨時櫃位---卦山燒小舖 , 選在隔天2/17開幕了, 在國境之南的高雄 , 今天下著雨還帶著難得的寒氣 , 這種天氣在南台灣春天季節還真是不多見
因為是在佛門淨地 , 所以沒有熱鬧的開幕儀式 , 當天雖然沒有很多遊客 , 但也是早早就開市了 , 希望是好的開始 , 能賺點小錢就很開心了

The Honor of Cum Laude Society

2個孩子在Dwight-Englewood Upper School 即將完成他們的高中學業, 這將近4年的異鄉求學日子, 眼見著就要告一段落了, Casper & Nasrin 在 Dwight 的這段時光, 由14歲的稚嫩小孩直至18歲的清澀青少年, 除了學識增長, 眼界大開, 學習社交, 鍛鍊身體, 獨立生活, 學習處理解決事情...想想如果不是他們到異鄉讀書, 還真難有這樣的機會來訓練孩子, 內心欣慰的是2個孩子是一天天的茁壯成長, 也因為專心致志勤勤奮奮為來美國的主要目的--讀書, 堅持不懈, 不言放棄, 如今看來即將達成任務, 在這段陪伴求學的時間, 還是他們2人非常堅持, 互相扶持走完這段奮鬥歷程, 還是先生及孩子的心志堅強, 較有遠見, 沒有他們3人鞭策我,  我可能早早放棄這辛苦的任務了
Casper & Nasrin 學業, 品格, 受到老師及同學的一致肯定, 給 Cum Laude Society 這個獎來肯定他們, 而且是在第一次 10% 就被選出,  讓我們夫妻倆 very pround of them, 學校給我的信件內容是這樣:

Dear Casper,(Nasrin),

It is a great pleasure for me to congratulate you on being selected for membership into our school's Cum Laude Society. Admission to the Cum Laude Society is based on the academic excellence and strong character that you have demonstrated during your years in Dwight-Englewood's Upper School.  It is only awarded to 20% of any senior class. This is an honor that you have well earned.

To quote from the society handbook, "Arete includes the concept of excellence in the moral sense and is not limited to the ideal of superiority in scholarship, nor does it involve the endeavor of competing primarily for academic grades. Diki includes the concept of what is suitable and appropriate as well as just. Timi includes the concept of dignity and true worth as well as honor." Thus, those elected to the society have been selected not only for demonstrated prowess in academics, but also for the upstanding personal qualities they bring to our community.

You will be inducted with fellow selected members of the class of 2016 on Thursday, April 14. Additional information about that event will be sent to you and your family at later date. We look forward to celebration your achievements then

Once again, congratulations on your selection and continued success for remainder of your senior year.

Sincerely,

Joseph W. Algrant               Peter Bograd            Jack Armitage

Upper School Principal        President                 Secretary

                                             Cum Laude Society          Cum Laude Society

Cc: Mrs. Pi Hui Wang  

When the Dust Settles

                 

在 Englewood Library 上課斷斷續續已經有3年的時間了, 這是我陪孩子來美國讀書這段時間, 最讓我有輕鬆學習興緻的好地方, 跟3種不同課程的老師也成為好友, 有時相約一起吃飯, 逛街, 介紹臨近的 town, 不同的生活功能, 有了這些純美國人的帶領, 讓我這異鄉人多了份安心,安全,自在的感覺

 Librarian Grace 希望我寫些關於自己的 short story, 想著陪孩子讀高中的這四年即將告一段落, 階段性的任務即將完成, 心裡也漸漸踏實多了, 所以就寫下目前我的心境當成這次的交差功課

                                         When the dust settles

It's autumn. Fall leaves transform to yellow , copper, orange, and deep crimson. When I walk on a country road, I listen to the autumn chorus that will stay in my memories. I remember three years ago when I accompanied my children to USA for their high school education. It was struggling time for us. We faced that time with mixed emotions. Time went by as we overcame many obstacles. The seasonal changes have given us a new lease on life. My family and I enjoy the changing colors.

The time has come for my children to apply to colleges. It’s unexpectedly complicated for me, but I'm glad that the school counselor is helping out. They submitted their ED (early decision) and EA (early action) applications and are now working on regular applications. We will wait and see what will happen.

I need to leave the States every 90 days so I always travel a lot between the USA and my home country. It is exhausting. When the dust settles, I will have completed my four-year duty as my children move towards new chapters of life.