Tuesday, May 23, 2006

All Natural

Why Leaves Change Color?
As the seasons change from summer to winter, the leaves gradually changes to red, purple, orange and yellow. It is the result of chemical process which occur on the leaf. During the spring and summer, the cells on the leaf that contains cholophyll are responsible for food-manufacturing process. The leaf absorbs chemical energy from the sunlight, and then it transform carbon dioxide and water to carbohydrates, such as sugar and starch. The chlorophyll, which gives the leaf its green color, covers other colors such as yellow to orange, carotenes, and xanthophyll pigments. In the fall, because of the change in temperature and the lenght of the daylight the leaf stop the food-making process and the chlorophyll breaks down. As the green color disappears, and the yellow to orange colors become visible. In addition, chemical changes also occur, which gives additional colors such as red anthocyanin pigments, reddish and purplish or brilliant orange. Some trees show only yellow foliage because of the mixing amount of the chlorophyll residue and other pigments in the leaf during the fall season;furthermore,the weather affects the color intensity of the leaf. There are factors that affects the degree and lenght of fall color. Low temperature above freezing develope anthrocyanin produces bright reds in maple;however, early frost will weaken the bright red color. while rainy and overcast days tend to intensify the fall color, clear, dry and cool not freezing will give the perfect the Autum colors.

Monday, May 15, 2006

The Walk

Alongside the water, two shadows were walking hand in hand. The tide crept in, erasing the footprints in the sand, as they walked by. Their laughter echoed everywhere, but no one could hear. This is what they have been waiting for, to seize the moment of being alone together, sharing a memorable night with each other. As he faced her, he held her right hand and gently slide the ring to her finger.
"I am giving you this ring. A promise to give you the world and to give you love that will last forever," he said to her.
She held his hand tight, smiled and replied, "And this is for you." she continued, "this ring is for you to keep. It symbolized our especial friendship and commitment to us forever."
They were both certain about their feelings for each other. He put his arms around her, as they continued their memorable walk. The beach curved away into the darkness, and the two shadows gradually disappeared.
"How long until the moon rise?" she asked
He replied back, "not much longer,"
As they reached the end of their walk, they could hear from a distant the sound of water crushing into the rocks. They watched and listened one more time, as another wave crashed against the nearby rocks; then, their shadows completely disappeared in to the darkness

Monday, May 08, 2006

Skeleton 1

The children seemed to be enjoying the day. They were jumping, running and playing. Kids streamed into the courtyard for lunch. Including Daisy and Jake, who are best friend, racing to the crowd when suddenly Daisy remember something-money!
"Wait for me Jake," Daisy said. "I am going to get money for lunch."
"OK, but hurry up! I am hungry," Jake replied impatiently.
Daisy turned around and walked faster toward her locker. She opened it, grabbed and took money. Few minute later, Jake watched Daisy close her locker.
"Lets go!" he screamed.
She turned and faced him.
"Why are you screaming at me?" she asked
She had that look in her eye. She was upset about Jake screaming at her. Jack did not answer her. Instead he forcefully smiled at Daisy, put his arm right arm on her shoulder and they headed toward the snack bar.

Wednesday, May 03, 2006

The Talk

"What a lovely day, isn't?" he whispered to her.
She smiled as she continued to look around, and admired the beautiful colorful garden.
He added, "Would you like to meet with me again tomorrow?"
"Certainly." she replied and asked, "the same place and time?"
"The same place and time," he answered softly.
Today is the beginning of a new life for them, being together, sharing dreams, hopes, and promised to give each other a love that will last forever.