Aahaa Chennai

Your gaze is riveted. Nature uses innovative ploys to catch your attention. Nature's 'attention seeking' behaviour does draw many admirers.

One look at an area of dazzling pink pulls me into a contemplative mood of being thankful... for the blessing of eyesight.

The day has begun. The new pupils have arrived Activities include making new friends, interacting, learning new concepts, hands-on learning, relearning the old, imbibing life skills - sharing, team work and patience. Also some funtime... trying to outwit classmates. A leader is elected. A lively discussion ensues. Turns out to be a fruitful day. 'Live relay' from Nature's classroom keeps you engrossed.

Saluting a  'Dynamic' nation on its 72nd Independence Day. Celebrating the Joie de vivre of the Indian Tricolour. 👏 Celebrating the thoughtfulness of  tree lovers.👍 Celebrating the breathtaking allure of its rich biodiversity.💚 Jai Hind! 

The journey is long necessitating some planning and forethought. Many are the pitfalls. Sometimes the unexpected happens. The journey stops midway but...with luck when the journey is done, the sense of satisfaction is profound. The bunch of bananas from your backyard has many takers.

I think... I'd just like a quick peek into a mirror coz I don't look my usual serene self. Something's been happening. A creamy n' nattily dressed blossom, I usually arrive on sunny mornings but here I am... a travesty of the original. Sadly, without even blooming, see me turning russet...brown. At times, when the rain and the sun indulge in a game of 'me in, you out', I do feel out of sorts and the unthinkable happens. Like a sudden gust of wind playing a game of 'shake up' I've heard that this could be a temporary thing.

Sometimes... when a long  forgotten plant blooms, even your steaming cup of tea remains uncared for as your eyes glimmer with cartloads of smiles. Lulled into sleep, closed white sheaves shed their langour to smile, as gold tipped darts spray bits of sunny sparkle. Braving the curled n' fragile edges of a soft, crumbly precipice, curious ants tumble into a duvet of white, velvety petals.

A piece of ... shimmery parchment atop a leaf makes me pause awhile. I look up. It is true! Even in urban sprawls you do find the occasional scenic spots. Bookings have begun for visitors to pitch their tents in this snug hideout. The visitors list is growing by the day as word spreads.

Age and wrinkles do not diminish our presence echoes the chorus from a group of crinkly, day old blossoms, displaying their winsome and graceful vitality.

A busy morning. Our work is almost done. Awaiting orders from higher ups for the next task. Sorting out the details - the job location, job summary, job duties, strategy, work allocation and hazards, if any. The new job location... has been sighted. A detour is deemed necessary.

There's  a spring in your step as you head outdoors. Nature has sent in a batch of visitors who are all set to flaunt their skills. Attempting to leap to an inviting and rain 'freshened' spot nearby says a spunky acrobat whose size belies his skills. I wish to join you adds another acrobat, showing off an embossed, metallic brown coat, while attempting to judge the distance, wind speed, and the level of stretching needed. The picture of intense focus simply means...confident of making that perfect leap.

        A radiant ensemble.   Spunky golden rays seep in   setting the sand aglow.   Dazzling and pretty,   a yellow postcard flutters   carting sunny smiles.            An epic journey.  A  green haloed sun rests  in a mellow mood.  A  yellow palette. Bees and butterflies await their warm golden coats.            

Happy to be your friend says your friendly neighbourhood... keep me handy in a pot or on your window sill 'Aloe Vera' plant, inviting you with molecules of natural freshness. Warm Greetings with plenty of those friendly moments on ...Friendship Day!

Scene 1: Lying in wait The  opportune moment arrives. Scene 2: Predator vs prey Scene 3: Capture Scene 4: Manoeuvres In Nature's science classroom... time simply flies.

An unusual sight brings you to a stop. A tree can mean several things... Hope, spring, Life, optimism, beauty... Friend, companion, confidante. Unfortunately, your favorite tree is reduced to being  'a patient' at times... but with the gritty resolve of a survivor. Things will limp back to normal, urge those helping hands, doing their innovative bit to sustain a life. Can you hear every bit of bark swaddled in white, writhing in silent agony, chanting a mantra for recovery? Patience, patience, patience...

Soaking in the first rays of the morning sun... a medley of hot, warm, mellow, will-o'-the-wisp interplay of light and shadow. My batteries are recharging, with energy seeping through every cell, every pore, awakening those genial spirits. Ready to move with renewed vigour... to begin the day's work.

I've been... mulling over ways, to explain a particular thirteen letter word - "Extraordinary" Fortunately... I've found something and many more which makes my job relatively easy. Nature's output generator is  indeed extraordinary.

Someone has bagged a sunny corner and is eagerly waiting. Thanks to the sun's grace, an original sequence unravels... slow and steady, without a hitch, leaving eyes spellbound. The spell lingers awhile, throwing a cloak over you... a sunny disposition.

I am thinking of going in for those intricate, filigree type patterns. Ah, yes! The pattern maker has arrived. The 'new arrivals' season is here. 'Tis a busy life churning out patterns. Are you ready to choose?