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

Sneaky

“Grief, a type of sadness that most often occurs when you have lost someone you love, is a sneaky thing, because it can disappear for a long time, and then pop up when you least expect it.” — Daniel Handler slowly quietly unannounced surprise entry sneaky behavior *   *   * Ever So Quietly ~ Alligator … More Sneaky

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

All Tangled Up

“Spending some time getting quiet can really be the best remedy for tangled situations.” — Lysa TerKeurst hopelessly tangled threads of life tied up in knots woven with falsehoods *   *   * Battle of the Strongest ~ Great Blue Heron catches snake. Snake wraps tail around Heron’s beak, keeping beak closed. Who will win? • … More All Tangled Up

High Fashion

“Elegance is good taste, plus a dash of daring.” — Carmel Snow all dressed up decked out high fashion with touch of bling hoping for romance *   *   * Backside Viewpoint ~ Peacock display of pure elegance • Photo at Flamingo Gardens, Davie, Florida by Jan Logozzo • “High Fashion” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2023

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  

Refreshment

“Just being surrounded by bountiful nature, rejuvenates and inspires us.” —EO Wilson pick low hanging fruit much is near just look around bountiful nature *   *   * Choice Meal ~ Yellow-rumped Warbler enjoys low-hanging fruit • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Refreshment” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2023

Contemplation

“I’m happy to just sit in a cafe and watch people. It’s my favorite thing to do, for sure.” — Zoe Kravitz just sitting, waiting opportunities pass by best to do something *   *   * Just Sitting ~ Pelican sits on fishing pier and waits • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Contemplation” haiku poem by … More Contemplation