Mirage

Memorial of Jesus’ death

Lifted from my other blog. (I wanted to post something else, something about my dad but I’d do that a few days from now.)

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On the 14th day of the Jewish month Nisan, Jesus and his disciples were preparing for the Feast of the Passover. A feast celebrated for commemorating the event that happened to the Hebrews during their stay in Egypt, the last plague when all first born of the house who has no painted lamb’s blood on their doors died as opposed to those who did. (Exodus 11)

That same night, Jesus was arrested, then brought to trial and sentenced to death for blasphemy. After much abuse, he was taken to Golgotha, nailed on a torture stake and died for mankind like the sacrificial lamb of the earlier times used to redeem the people of their sins. As the Hebrew firstborns who put blood on their doors where saved, so it is the same today, believing in the blood of Jesus will give the believer…life.

So it is the same on that day of Nisan 14, the moon was shining fully…I am glad that I am able to participate in the memorial of Jesus’ death and was able to fulfill what he commanded: “This means my body which is in your behalf. Keep doing this in remembrance of me.” He did likewise respecting the cup also, after he had the evening meal, saying: “This cup means the new covenant by virtue of my blood. Keep doing this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.” (1 Corinthian 11:24-25)

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Black

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(Gondola, Venice, Italy)

Yesterday was blue, today is black. I’m loving color themes.

Venice, a wondrous city of fairest carving, reflected in gleaming waters swirled to new patterning by every passing gondola…as one feminist wrote.

Addiction (Photo hunt)

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I patiently wait for spring to come, as Hemingway once said; “Part of you dies each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their branches were bare against the wind and the cold, wintry light. But you knew there would always be the spring, as you knew the river would flow again after it was frozen.”

True enough, spring promises so  many wonderful things to a photographer’s delight. On top of my list would be the cherry blossoms/sakura. This is my bit of Japan in Vienna.

(Cherry blossoms and bokeh are both my addictions!)

Sweet

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Hi! Today I’m treating you to a favorite dessert of mine, Panna cotta (cooked cream). This delicate and sweet gel-o is made up of whipped cream and milk, here with strawberry sauce. There are many toppings and sauces one can use but as is, panna cotta is already awesome to the palate. Should you be interested for a recipe, pleaase click here. I wrote there how I enjoy this treat served with sweetened memories.

Then again, nothing is sweeter than the smile of a happy kid…takes away the anxiety of the day when you see it…

Three in a box!

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The perfect theme to showcase my 3 kids!

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I’ve many times wrote that having 3 kids is a Herculean task! Well, I’d gladly take that, along with the quarrels and misunderstandings come kisses, hugs and laughter so in everyday lingo, it’s just quits! All worth it!

In this photo, my youngest was  a bit unhappy because he wanted to sit in the middle but wasn’t given the chance, just another issue among them, giving and letting…or not!

Spiral

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If you haven’t been to my food blog yet, this is the right time for me to plug it. KitchenMaus started out as a blog for my food photos since I enjoy taking photos of food as much as that of kids. I ended up posting also  reviews of food and places the kids and I enjoy and some simple dishes I cook at home.

Pasta is one of those simple dishes. There are too many kinds to list down so here’s just  two, spaghetti no.5 and spirale. A recipe for basil and tomato pasta is here.