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Some flowers in bloom now at the Fairchild Tropical Gardens in Miami, Florida Poinsettia is a commercially important flowering plant (euphorbia) indigenous to Mexico and Central America Brazil Raintree, native…
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami, Florida has the world's largest palm collection, with more than 500 species and 1,000 palms across 13 acres. The collection includes the 13-acre Montgomery…
A friend of mine is visiting from another part of the USA, so I decided to be her tour guide. Today, I took her to a small town rarely visited…
I had a fantastic encounter at the University of Miami Outpatient Radiology clinic, an experience that one could describe as truly exceptional in a medical setting! As part of my…
I enjoyed very much the first day of Nowruz, sending and receiving greetings and exchanging photographs and seeing many a haft sin tables and to see the happy faces of…
HAPPY NOWRUZ DEAR FRIENDS OLD AND NEW, CLOSE TO MY HEART IN EVERY WAY OR FAR AWAY IN DISTANCE AND OBLIVION In a few minutes, the vernal equinox would appear…
A WONDERFUL NOWRUZ TO ALL MY FRIENDS WHEREVER YOU ARE, WHETHER YOU ARE IRANIAN OR NOT.. SPRING IS BEING PROMISED BY UNCLE PIRUZ All lovers of Iranian cinema would be…
Iran held an "election" a couple of days ago. The people who were not allowed to run or select candidates, showed their voting power by not voting. The turnout in…
Some books and certain authors enter your life at transforming moments and remain there, even as fashions change and seasons shift from torrid summers to autumnal tranquility. I first encountered…
Oh, unlucky American patients-so close to good personal medical attention in Mexico and yet so far from a holistic approach. Just about a month ago, I returned to the Ticuna…
Treat others with respect, and respect will come your way. During my recent visits to the East, two incidents notably stood out, echoing the words of my dear psychologist friend…
A Lovely Day in Malaysia Malaysia, a country teeming with diversity, culture, and heartwarming hospitality, never ceases to amaze its visitors. There's always something enchanting about drifting through its bustling…