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The Accidental Universe

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Ibis – Blanchard Park – April 2015

“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

Bird Day #8

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Urban Limpkin – Blanchard Park – April 2015
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More Limpkin – Blanchard Park – April 2015

“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

Dancing

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Dancing – UCF Arboretum – April 2015

“The sky is the daily bread of the eyes” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

This fellow was doing a sort of mating ritual – he was perched and would fly about in a perfect square of about 4 foot. I couldn’t spot the other birds he was trying to impress, perhaps he was practicing.

Quote found at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/daily_2.html