“The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through.” — Jackson Pollock “A photograph to me is always a reminder of how the person was on a certain day in that certain light fixed. When I look at a watercolor of that same person, it seems to me alive, … More Watercolor
“Life is about rhythm. We vibrate, our hearts are pumping blood, we are a rhythm machine, that’s what we are.” — Mickey Hart “March to the beat of your own drummer.” — Henry David Thoreau Pileated Woodpeckers, recognized by their distinctive flaming-red crest, drum on dead trees in a deep, slow, rolling pattern to dig … More Drum Roll
“An intelligent person should never resolve a dispute with brute force.” — Gersh Budker The American flamingo, with its long graceful neck and statuary stance, is distinguished by its deep pink coloration, largely due to its diet of beta-Carotene rich substances. Its black tipped beak, leading towards white coloration, is slightly scooped to aid in … More Dispute
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” — Virginia Woolf “The more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits.” — Misty May-Treanor Most known for its tendency to play dead when experiencing intense fear, the opossum eats … More Healthy Eating
“From small beginnings come great things.” — Proverb “There is nothing like a newborn baby to renew your spirit and to buttress your resolve to make the world a better place.” — Virginia Kelley * * * Fuzzy baby — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2019
“This life will never be without storms. Stop fearing the storm. Build your inner shelter.” — Yasmin Mogahed “What do you actually need? Food, clothing and shelter. Everything else is entertainment.” — Aloe Blacc * * * Boathouse at the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Photo by Mary O’Connor © … More Shelter
“Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.” — Ma Jaya Bhagavati “It’s surprising how much free time and productivity you gain when you lose the busyness in your mind.” — Brittany Burgunder * * * Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2019
“Imitation is not just the sincerest form of flattery – it’s the sincerest form of learning.” ― George Bernard Shaw “If you have discovered a truth, tell it first to a parrot! Every truth needs an insistent repetition!” — Mehmet Murat ildan * * * Parrot photo by Mary O’Connor © 2019
“We cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening our own.” — Ben Sweetland “The torch America carries is one of decency and hope. It is not America’s torch alone. But it is America’s duty – and honor – to hold it high enough that all the world can see its light.” — … More Torchlight
“Every moment of one’s existence, one is growing into more or retreating into less.” ― Norman Mailer “In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision.” — Dalai Lama “A strong, positive self-image is the best possible preparation for success.” — Joyce Brothers * * * Photo … More Self-image
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