“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
“To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.” ― George Orwell jumbo-sized nose banner of expansive soul de Bergerac clone * * * Beak of a Nose – Pelican’s nasal openings are sealed off and hidden beneath its horny beak. • Brown Pelican photo and “Big Nose” haiku poem by … More Big Nose
“I have what I like to call a ‘chinneck.’ My chin just flows rather easily into my neck.” — Matthew Perry always hold head up shoulders back chin on display face the world with pride * * * Head Held High ~ The dewlap, or loose skin hanging down from the male iguana’s chin, does … More Heads Up!
“A colorful body with fabrics, tattoos and jewelry is attractive, but a colorful heart with love, truth and faith is beautiful.” — Anthony Liccione thirty eight crayons color the world with bluster black and white will do * * * King of the Barnyard ~ Rooster struts his colors • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Attractive
“Sometimes I sit and think and other times I just sit.” —Leroy Satchel Paige paying attention staying still to hear and see mysteries unfold * * * Still as a Statue ~ Great Blue Heron, just sitting • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Observation” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 See What Is Just … More Observation
“People who stare deserve the looks they get.” — Malcolm Forbes staring at others invasion of privacy expect return glare * * * Studied Look ~ Brazilian Squirrel Monkey stares down at visitors to Bonnet House in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Bad Practice” Haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 … More Bad Practice
“Spider silk is thirty times thinner than a human hair and very light, but do not let this fool you. It is the strongest fiber found in nature.” — Kay DeSilva silk spun in the lawn traps passing lions and things webs stronger than steel * * * Trapped ~ Golden Silk Spider spins sticky … More Entanglement
“One is never overdressed or underdressed with a little black dress.” — Karl Lagerfeld add a strand of pearls simple becomes elegant everyday couture * * * All Dressed Up ~ Adult male Anhinga impresses with silver and white streaks across black back and wings • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “High Fashion” haiku poem … More High Fashion
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 