In Japan I saw very old trees. In the USA trees are not always valued for their "inner spirit" nor the joy they give others. One tree I saw in Takayama was 800+ years old. Americans cannot fathom that.
Not only do you summarize one of Chaplin's movies - City Lights (and I do believe the flower girl was blind) - but you manage to weave in Chaplin's life story and why 'The Tramp' was created in the first place.
He came from nothing and became such an icon, all while showing the world that you did not have to lose your humanity in the process.
Thanks for joining me in celebrating Charlie Chaplin's 136th birthday with your tribute!
Yes, I agree. Fascist/autocratic/theocratic states in Russia and the USA will force Europe and Canada into a partnership that may benefit the world. May they be the light going forward.
Very well said, Sue. I agree with life is satisfying once we stop focusing on other's happiness and instead of focusing on ourselves. It was a difficult lesson but one that changed my life.
Useful tips to avoid catching the infection from asymptomatic people & highly contagious mutating nature of Covid -19 !
1. Avoid frequent visits to buy essentials-buy for a week to ten days.
2. Wear a mask if you have to go out / home made / scarves / handkerchief will do.
3. Wash hands frequently to the count of 35 which is about 20-25 seconds.
4. Wash vegetables / fruits with the skin ones with liquid soap & water (other vegetables keep in RO water with little salt in the sun for 7-8 hours)
5. All outside packaging wipe down with any disinfectant
6. Mild exercise 30 mins a day
7. Breathing exercises 10-15 min a day
8. Drink lots of water / room temperature & Eat as much fruits & green vegetables.
9. Avoid home delivery of food - all kitchens are unhygienic as no sanitation measures are followed by kitchens & delivery boys.
10. Avoid getting close to sick people with cold / cough /sneeze
11. Last but not the least - Try to help the old & the needy while maintaining social distance & precautions .
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