“The last word should be the last word. It is like a finishing touch given to color; there is nothing more to add.” — Joseph Joubert give one extra touch just the final enhancement call me beautiful * * * Almost Ready ~ It’s that final effort that counts • Photo of Macaw at Flamingo … More Finishing Touch
“I don’t want to live in the kind of world where we don’t look out for each other. Not just the people that are close to us, but anybody who needs a helping hand.” — Charles de Lint hands that touch others nourishment through caring deeds softness of feathers * * * Act of Kindness … More Helping Hand
“A society is in decay, final or transitional, when common sense really becomes uncommon.” — Gilbert K. Chesterton predictable state beauty decays with languor rekindle glory * * * Choice Bananas ~ Adult Morpho peleides butterflies are frugivores, or fruit feeders, often found feeding on decaying fruits • Butterflies Dining photo at Butterfly World by … More Decay
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Desmond Tutu even in darkness light is found to show the way flash of fireflies * * * Black and White ~ Patches of light highlight markings of the Black & White Helicon Butterfly • Heliconius cydne photo and … More Seeing the Light
“Don’t let your character change color with your environment. Find out who you are and let it stay its true color.” — Rachel Scott colors give meaning more than just a dressing gown uniqueness revealed * * * Artist’s Palette ~ Splotch of bright color on white butterfly wings adds touch of distinction in world … More True Color
“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 