Month: August 2013

Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made. – Robert N. Rose

August 29, 2013

Richard Bode, author of “First you have to row a little boat,” learned at the early age of twelve that before he could sail the bay, cross the ocean, cruise the world, there were a few things he needed to learn for himself—like learning how to move backward toward the goals of his life. Sitting in the center … More Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made. – Robert N. Rose

Flight of the Monarch

August 26, 2013

He was named for rulers and kings, and drank the sweet nectar of the rose, but it was the way he floated and soared on those magnificent Renaissance wings— frescoes of orange and black—that never failed to give rise to the dreams of a wingless child. ******* “Flight of the Monarch” by Mary O’Connor from … More Flight of the Monarch

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. ̶ Jawaharlal Nehru

August 19, 2013

Living and feeding on the rocks just above the sea spray, these delightful little Sally Lightfoot crabs captured the attention of Charles Darwin during his voyages to the Galapagus Islands. They remain there today—as well as on rocky Pacific and Atlantic coastlines—presenting their charm and beauty for open eyes and minds to see. Many have spoken … More We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. ̶ Jawaharlal Nehru

Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way. — John Muir

August 8, 2013

Elephants are particularly social animals, living in tight matriarchial family groups. When a calf is born, adults and others of the herd will gather around the newborn, touching and caressing it with their trunks. Quick to stand and follow their mother and family herd, newborns are the center of attention in their family groups and … More Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way. — John Muir