“In this age of micro-blogging and two-second sound bites, almost no one has the attention span, or time, to read more than a few sentences.” — Tim Frick memory shapes life short attention span constrains shiny things distract * * * Span of Time ~ Downy Woodpecker perches on a backyard span of life • … More Life Span
“Hypocrisy has its own elegant symmetry.” — Julie Motz pretending to be display wannabe image hybrid existence * * * Symmetry ~ Blue-crowned Parakeets all lined-up • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Hypocrisy” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 Set a cool drink on these summer coasters… and relax! Cork-backed, set of four, $15.68. … More Hypocrisy
“May we think of freedom, not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.” — Peter Marshall July Fourth meaning freedom liberty justice preserve with honor * * * Worth Preserving ~ Fourth of July symbols of freedom • American Bald Eagle stands before the flag … More Honor
“Like wildflowers, you must allow yourself to grow in all the places people thought you never would.” – E.V. flowers and sunshine basic genes of well being components of oomph * * * Cultivator ~ Skipper Butterfly drinks nectar of Bushy Aster, spreading pollen as it moves from flower to flower • Photo by Jan Logozzo … More Mutual Benefit
“Discovery consists of looking at the same thing as everyone else and thinking something different.” Albert Szent—Gyorg rock-hard trace of tree artistic sculpture in grass woodpecker’s picnic * * * Stump-Grinder Job ~ Pileated Woodpecker makes short order of task • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Perceptive” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2022 Pack up … More Perspective
“In the end, kids won’t remember that fancy toy you bought them, they will remember the time you spent with them.” — Kevin Heath family outings induction to world around prime time together * * * Family Outing ~ Parents serve as sentries while young ones explore their world • Photo of Canada Geese family … More Family Outings
“An object in possession seldom retains the same charm that it had in pursuit.” — Pliny the Elder coveting assets dreaming of yours as if mine bogus possessions * * * Pride of Possession ~ Osprey guards fresh caught fish dinner • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Possession” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 … More Possession
“The silhouette says a lot with very little information, but that’s also what the stereotype does.” — Kara Walker shadowed storyline fabricated character trumped-up imposter * * * Proud Peacock ~ Or is it a peacock? And is it proud? Seems so — assuming shadowed image tells straight story • Photo at Flamingo Gardens Wildlife … More Stereotype
“Life is a matter of courtship and wooing, flirting and chatting.” — Carolyn See speaking to strangers words not inconsequential what if meet again * * * Chat Time ~ Chatting or just sunning, two Morikami Gardens, Delray Beach, Florida, residents meet up • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Just Chatting” haiku poem by Mary … More Just Chatting
“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
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