To Your Health

“Here are the tulips, budded and full-blown, their swoops and dips, their gloss, and poses, the satin of their darks.” – Margaret Atwood drenched in sunshine glossy cups filled with light gold chalice of hope *   *   * Ambassadors of Hope ~ Yellow tulips embody cheerfulness • Photos and “To Your Health” haiku poem by … More To Your Health

Singing in the Shower

“There’s no half-singing in the shower, you’re either a rock star or an opera diva.” — Josh Groban off key out of tune crooning in the shower only one loves it *   *   * Diva in the Shower ~ Caribbean Flamingo cools in the shower at Flamingo Garden and Wildlife Sanctuary, Davie, Florida • Photo … More Singing in the Shower

Plenty of Rays

“Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Anderson erase dark shadows energize with beams of light warming sun restores Plenty of Rays ~ Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Sunflower-imprinted gift! Click here to see a new collection of popular items, all with bright images of the … More Plenty of Rays

Perspective

“But just think how it would be if everyone else looked at things as you do – what would the world be like?” — F. Scott Fitzgerald watching together sun sets on same horizon reflections vary Mousepad with watercolor painting of sunflower, the national flower of Ukraine, speaks to the extent to which the stately … More Perspective

Sunflowers for Ukraine

“Wherever the sun goes, the sunflower will follow. Through all of the pain. And all of the sorrow.” — Londrelle one by one they rose massing energy and might solidarity power *   *   * An Invitation ~ The national flower of Ukraine, the Sunflower is a symbol of worldwide support and solidarity with the beleaguered … More Sunflowers for Ukraine

Freedom of Expression

“Freedom of expression is the foundation of human rights, the source of humanity, and the mother of truth.” — Liu Xiaobo bright orange with spines dinosaur without a doubt uninfluenced view *   *   * In the Eyes of a Child ~ “Dinosaur” painting by two-and-a-half-year-old Caelyn • “Freedom of Expression” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor … More Freedom of Expression

Childbirth

“There is such a special sweetness  in being able to participate  in creation.” – Pamela S. Nadav enchantment of love anticipation of birth unfolding of hope *   *   * Joint Effort ~ Male Mourning Dove carries twigs to female, who weaves them into a nest before laying two white eggs. They then take turns nest … More Childbirth

Nap Time

“A day without a nap is like a cupcake without frosting.” —Terri Guillemets oomph winding down replenish life force with nap pillow looking good *   *   * Nap Time ~ Barred Owl sleeps away the daytime hours. • Photo (at Flamingo Gardens Wildlife Sanctuary, Davie, Florida) and “Nap Time” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © … More Nap Time

On-Stage

“We do not see people as they are, but as they appear to us. And these appearances are usually misleading.” — Robert Greene facial appearance camouflaged intents and goals masked play actor *   *   * Confounding Impression ~ Covered in scales and spines, iguanas are known as both pets and pests • Photo by Jan … More On-Stage

Pretty Face

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” — Kahlil Gibran cosmetic beauty hides imagined shortcomings deceptive veneer *   *   * Pretty Pug Face ~ With her smooth velvety ears and facial wrinkles and beauty spots, Abby Rose is the center of attention with her longtime friend and owner, Erika. … More Pretty Face