Fresh mussels – Yum.
Limpkin Lunch
Category: Florida
Still More Rousseau
“Nothing makes me so happy than to observe nature and paint what I see” – Henri Rousseau
Finished my last available book on Rousseau Portrait of a Primitive by Ronald Alley excellent biography and a good chronology of his works.
I continue my quest to capture greenery and portray it in Rousseau’s style. I’ve said this before, I need to develop some contrast somehow. I’ll continue to work on it.
Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/h/henri_rousseau.html
Tandem
Cool the way the ibis fly in sync.
The Accidental Universe
“Suppose time is a circle, bending back on itself. The world repeats itself, precisely, endlessly.” Alan Lightman
I’ve been delinquent on my book reporting. I am behind a few. The Accidental Universe by Alan Lightman is a wonderful collection of essays guaranteed to keep your brain tumbling for days.
My favorite segment was when he explained why bees make hexagonal wax compartments in the honeycombs. Turns out that the hexagon is a shape that can be made and fitted together with the least amount of wax, and it will always fit anywhere so bees can work independently on their chambers and connect them later – assured that the comb will be perfect. Amazing!!
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/8933.Alan_Lightman?page=1
Tax Day
In honor of tax day here in the US. Today is the deadline for filing income taxes.
Bird Day #8
“Every morning was a cheerful invitation to make my life of equal simplicity, and I may say innocence, with Nature herself.” – Henry David Thoureau
Early morning bonus, I was able to follow this limpkin around for a bit. Love seeing birds like this in a suburban environment.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/morning
Leisure Time
“A Sunday well-spent brings a week of content.” – unknown
Someone Say Lunch?
Just sitting and waiting.
Early Morning
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“Without the oceans there would be no life” – Peter Benchley
And without wetlands there would be no oceans.
Despite the 1600+ acres of Orlando Wetlands Park being man made and their function being the treatment of waste water, they have become an important estuary for wildlife. In the 25 years since their development they have become host to many endangered and threatened species.
Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes_of_the_day.html
Tweety Bird
Warbler, wren? Not sure, I have difficulty identifying small bird. Cute though.
Picture This by Frank 