“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” — Luciano Pavarotti dining out is good enjoy sense of fine feasting take-out menu works * * * Tender spring leaves make tasty roadside snack for young white-tailed … More Dining Out
“Everything comes in time to him who knows how to wait.” — Leo Tolstoy await right moment timing makes big difference prize worth waiting for * * * Alligator waits in sun; timing unfortunate for turtle passing by as jaws of hunter snap shut • Photos at Wakodahatchee Wetlands by Jan Logozzo • “Patience” haiku … More Patience
“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.” — Sarah Ban Breathnach so much to look at dreaming big dreams of prospects world filled with wonder * * * If cats can dream, that’s exactly what Molly does as she sits each day, mesmerized by … More Dreamer
“Magic is seeing the wonder in nature’s every little thing, seeing how wonderful the fireflies are and how magical are the dragonflies.” — Ama H. Vanniarachchy filmy strands of blue drawing sky closer to me tendrils of sunlight * * * Sculpted by artist and metal fabricator, Huelani Mei, translucent wings of a dragonfly delight … More Dragonfly
“For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it.” — Ivan Panin put ear to the ground listen to accounts of fact instrument of truth * * * Sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms on the grounds of the Bonnet House invite visitors to explore the beauty of art and nature with larger-than-life creations … More Big Ears
“The peacock has become one of my regular sources of inspiration from nature.” — Matthew Williamson feathers and flowers insurmountable beauty nature’s potency * * * Explore the beauty of art and nature with sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms exhibit. Scattered throughout the grounds of the Bonnet House, larger-than-life interpretive sculptures of animals and plants … More Forest Forms
“It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.” — Machiavelli maintain character obligation of title upholding honor * * * Sir Harrold lives up to his royalty title, ruling the roost of his forever home, bringing love and joy to all whose lives he touches • Watercolor painting and “Royalty” haiku … More Royalty
“Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.” — Barbara Jordan close eyes to the world block out the day’s commotion nothing will be lost * * * Hunter by … More Naptime
“Like a paper sculpture, our lives can be molded into works of art.” — Unknown curls of rolled paper simplicity at its best realm of creation * * * The art of Quilling uses thin strips of rolled, coiled, pleated or folded paper to create images, such as this curled cat ornament by Master Quiller, … More Curled Cat
“So for now I say goodbye to this chapter of my life and I look forward to what comes next.” – Brooke Davis Members of Great Elephant Migration move on from Newport, RI, to their next stop in New York City. # # # keep moving forward new paths followed, doors open hello adventure Led … More Moving On
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