“Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy.” —Sarah Ban Breathnach winding labyrinths offer path to joy-filled goal always centered * * * Tulips in Bloom ~ Follow the spring garden paths at Elizabeth Park • Photo by Ellen Franks • “Pathway” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 … More Pathways
“You’ve got to stay strong to be strong in tough times.” — Tilman J. Fertitta close eyes to rain’s tears stand strong in fiercest of winds sun’s cheer will break through * * * Symbol of Strength ~ Bald Eagle, with its characteristic white head, represents strength and liberty for the United States • Photo … More Be Strong
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
“There are many places where we choose to hide. And in the hiding, we soon realize that hiding never eliminates what we are hiding from.” ― Craig D. Lounsbrough with wide open eyes hidden objects come to light concealed exposed * * * Surveyor ~ Little escapes Osprey’s searching gaze • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Hiding Spots
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