“When you choose your friends, don’t be short-changed by choosing personality over character.” ― W.Somerset Maugham “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” ― John Wooden * * * Egyptian Goose ~ Considered sacred by … More Character
“When an eighty-five-pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” — Kristan Higgans “Slowly, Anna put up a hand to his muzzle and began to scratch that spot behind the ear where large dogs keep their souls.” — Eva Ibbotson Loved by his favorite persons, … More Gentle Giant
“Behaving like a princess is work. It’s not just about looking beautiful or wearing a crown. It’s more about how you are inside.” — Julie Andrews Cleo was a princess, a tiny Lhasa Apso with a personality more like that of a queen, hence her nickname of Cleopatra. Though she hated water, she loved to … More Princess
“I think every person has their own identity and beauty. Everyone being different is what is really beautiful. If we were all the same, it would be boring.” — individuality * * * Which is which, and whose is whose? — Photo by Kevin Logozzo © 2018
“It’s very difficult to escape your background. You know, I don’t think it’s necessary to even try to escape it. More and more, I start to think that it’s necessary to see exactly what it is that you inherited on both ends of the stick: your timidity, your courage, your self-deceit, and your honesty – … More Background Check
Born on the 4th of July, 2016, Zoe was nicknamed Munchkin by her “human family”, Tammy and Warren. Playful and loving, this endearing Miniature Schnauzer comes with a face and personality that draws an immediate smile from absolutely everyone who sees her. * * * Zoe — Watercolor portrait by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“A beautiful appearance will last a few decades, but a beautiful personality will last a lifetime.” — Author Unknown * * * Male Purple Finch — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017
“How we think shows through in how we act. Attitudes are mirrors of the mind. They reflect thinking.”— David Joseph Schwartz “Watch your attitude. It’s the first thing people notice about you.” — author unknown * * * Lola — Watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2017
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 