Taking a bath

“You can’t shower happiness on others without getting a few drops back on yourself.” — Israelmore Avivor “Taking a shower is awesome, it makes you feel nice and clean, makes you sound like a great singer, and helps you make all of life’s decisions.”  — Anonymous     *   *   * Wet Feathers — Photo … More Taking a bath

Courage

“Following your dreams means getting your feet wet.” — Edie Melson “If you really want to get your feet wet, you have to first have the courage to step in the water.” — Eugene Nathaniel Butler *   *   * Egrets, high stepping through the marsh — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2018

Sentry

“At the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security.” — Jodi Rell When on the ground eating or resting, Canada geese typically position one or more birds near the edge of the flock as a sentry or guard. As with many other fowl or animals that live in groups and are … More Sentry

Isles and miles

“The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.” — Ralph W. Sockman On this particular day, as we dropped down to the coastline, we spotted the ‘Small Isles’ of Rùm, Eigg and Muck, part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Muck, the smallest of the four main islands of this archipelago … More Isles and miles

Sideways Glance

“Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.” — Helen Keller *   *   * “The art of looking sideways…” — Snowy Egret keeping an eye out for dinner. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018

Conviction

“If you can convince yourself that you look fabulous, you can save yourself the trouble of primping.” — Andy Warhol *   *   * Preening Cormorants — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018

Best Appearance

“The only rule is don’t be boring and dress cute wherever you go. Life is too short to blend in.” — Paris Hilton *   *   * Downright showy — Male house finch, photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018

Morning visitor

“I like when guests come over early and we chop veggies and talk and play music.” — John Stamos *   *   * Visiting female house finch  —  Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018

Uncalled for

“Feet, what do I need you for when I have wings to fly?” — Frida Kahlo *   *   * Osprey in flight — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018

Singing

“The whole basis of my singing is feeling. Unless I feel something, I can’t sing.” — Billie Holliday *   *   * “When the finches don’t sing…” — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018