An Anagram of Mona Lisa

Leonardo Da Vinci took the position of 'Architect and Engineer' to Cesare Borgia, son of Pope Alexander VI in the summer of 1502.  He was based in Imola and created a detailed map that utilised his exceptional skills in geometry and cartography.   When he returned to Florence in 1503, he began work on the Mona Lisa and continued to make maps for the Florentine government.

I have looked at the name 'Mona Lisa' a number of times and there are numerous words that can be made from it.  One such set of words are 'San Imola' - (Saint Imola).

How many other words can you make from the name 'Mona Lisa' ?

The background frames are based on e-processed yellow and blue brolly fabrics respectively.

Oak Tree - Acorns

We have had mast years of acorns 2020, 2022 and now 2025 in our garden.  The acorns are plentiful for both the squirrels as well as other wild life.  In bygone days, some people processed and used the acorns to make flour, coffee and porridge.  

Some people still eat acorns – just search Youtube to see how they currently process and use acorns.

The background frame is based on an e-processed black brolly fabric. 

Hawthorn Berries

Edith mentions numerous berries that she, ‘gathered in this neighbourhood’ (Olton) on page 139 of her 1906 Nature notes.  She includes Hawthorn or ‘Haw’ berries in her list of twenty one items.
Hawthorn berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine since 659AD to treat indigestion. In Medieval Europe it was used to treat heart conditions amongst other ailments.

The background frame is based on an e-processed red brolly fabric.