
Florida’s state tree, with some wax myrtle thrown in.

Florida’s state tree, with some wax myrtle thrown in.

“No man has the right to leave the world no better than he found it.” – Edward Bok
Quote found in The Book of Florida Wisdom by Criswell Freeman


“Never follow the crowd..
Until and unless you’re crossing the road…” – Sanhita Baruah
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/crowd?page=2

“Life is like a bicycle: you don’t fall off unless you stop pedaling” – Claude Pepper
Quote found in The Book of Florida Wisdom – Criswell Freeman

“I do not understand how anyone can live without one small place of enchantment to turn to.” – Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
May have posted this quote before – but I love it.
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/46158.Marjorie_Kinnan_Rawlings

“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney
Quote found in The Book of Florida Wisdom by Criswell Freeman

“The best treasures are yet to be found.” – Mel Fisher
Quote found in The Book of Florida Wisdom by Criswell Freeman

“I have always been contented, but never satisfied” – Henry Flagler
This is another view of the bird I posted last week and thought was a northern harrier. It turns out to be an immature bald eagle. I saw a post in the bird ID group from someone else that triggered more research. The white under the wings and the beak are telltail signs.
Quote found in The Book of Florida Wisdom – Criswell Freeman

“Never lose your zeal for building a better world.” – Mary McLeod Bethune
Quote found in The Book of Florida Wisdom – Criswell Freeman


Don’t be too proud to take lessons. I’m not. – Jack Nicklaus
Lots of Roseates on the drive today – more pics coming.
Quote found in The book of Florida Wisdom – Criswell Freeman