True Color

“Don’t let your character change color with your environment. Find out who you are and let it stay its true color.” — Rachel Scott colors give meaning more than just a dressing gown uniqueness revealed *   *   * Artist’s Palette ~ Splotch of bright color on white butterfly wings adds touch of distinction in world … More True Color

Fine Line

“There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it.” — Maya Angelou stems stand still and tall blossoms fall over to earth blustery airstream *   *   * Straight Line ~ With its wings flashing patches of emerald green and gold, and its male wingspan of 4.9” (female 5.9”), the Cairns … More Fine Line

Engaging

“Don’t live the same day over and over again and call that a life. Life is about evolving mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.” — Germany Kent stay top of the line interact with mindfulness move ahead with change *   *   * Easy Access ~ Star Cluster plants with their shallow blossoms provide easy access for visiting … More Engaging

Beginnings

“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” — T.S. Eliot much to learn about just so many surprises let each bring a smile *   *   * Greeting the World ~ Everything is fresh and new for little Evie • Watercolor portrait and “Beginnings” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2023

Stretching

“Find the light. Reach for it. Live for it. Pull yourself up by it.” — Al R. Young stretching toward the glow growth with infusion of sun soul renewed in light *   *   * Renewal ~ Existence gravitates towards light • Reaching for Light photo by Andrew Finn • “Stretching” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor … More Stretching

Body Language

“Body language is more fascinating to me than actual language.” — Michelle Yeoh shape and inflections body contortions suggest eye contact reveals *   *   * Telling Posture ~ Fluid lines of flamingos say more than vocal words • Photos at Flamingo Gardens, Davie, Florida and “Body Language” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2023  

Sunstruck

“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea,  drink the wild air.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson in cold of winter sunstruck sand bank of beach grass preferred to snow bank *   *   * Bank Deposit ~ Summer sun deposits gold on sand bank • Acrylics painting and “Sunstruck” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2023

Scavenger

“For a scavenger, patience is the key to the pantry.” — Delia Owens hunt for what you want finding it placates hunger needn’t search further *   *   * Scavenger ~ With their iridescent purple blue plumage, red beaks and long yellow legs and toes, American Purple Gallinules make a distinctive picture as they gingerly step … More Scavenger

Sibling Bond

“Brother and sister, together as friends, ready to face whatever life sends. Joy and laughter or tears and strife, holding hands tightly as we dance through life.” – Suzie Huitt love of a brother childhood playmate, friend for life bond outweighs teasing *   *   * Best Buds ~ A safe bet that brother and sister … More Sibling Bond

Sweetness

“You can’t touch love, but you can feel the sweetness that it pours into everything.” — Anne Sullivan Macy salve of love shines forth warms atmosphere with kindness sweetness of honey *   *   * Epitome of Sweetness ~ Little Yorkie Terrier Gracie brings lots of love to the Lombardi family • Watercolor painting and “Sweetness” … More Sweetness