Open Book

“Life consists of two sides…  light and dark, joy and sorrow. Without a balance, one cannot fully experience a full and well-rounded life.” — JoAnn Ross still-life of readings accounts of joy and sorrow well-thumbed pages *   *   * Still Life with Open Bible ~ In this 1885 painting, said to symbolize the different views … More Open Book

Showy

“A pretentious, showy life is an empty life; a plain and simple life if a full life.” — Rick Warren *   *   * The bountiful Royal Pink Bougainvillea makes a showy, but highly popular ornamental. — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017