“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
“When you see how fragile and delicate life can be, all else fades into the background.” — Jenna Morasca elegance and grace luster fades if unheeded fleeting charisma * * * Delicate Beauty ~ Idea leuconoe butterflies, otherwise known as “Paper Kite” or “Rice Paper” butterflies, merge their delicate beauty with fragile floral blossoms at … More Delicate
“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
“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 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
“Wisdom is knowing when to have rest, when to have activity, and how much of each to have.” — Sri Sri Ravi Shankar after long day’s work time to breathe, to rest, recoup resume just being * * * Earned Time ~ After full day at sea, night time breather • Photo by Andrew Finn … More At Rest
“Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.” — Barbara Jordan some say powernap for others it’s wasting time just resting one’s eyes * * * Snoozing ~ Alligator rests … More Catnap
“For a scavenger, patience is the key to the pantry.” — Delia Owens hunt for what you want finding it placates hunger needn’t search further * * * Scavenger ~ With their iridescent purple blue plumage, red beaks and long yellow legs and toes, American Purple Gallinules make a distinctive picture as they gingerly step … More Scavenger
“In all aspects of our lives balance is key. Doing one thing too much can cause upset, like the old saying goes, everything in moderation is the secret!” — Catherine Pulsifer too much work or toil scale tips to stress overload hold steady for peace * * * Balanced Landing ~ Wood Stork lands on … More Well Balanced
“We like to pioneer, we like to explore, we like to go down dark alleys and see what’s on the other side.” — Jeff Bezos down back alleyways cache of unspoiled vintage sights back entrance to time * * * Alleyway Treasures ~ Wandering down back alleyways in Provincetown • Photos by Andrew Finn • … More Back Alleys
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 