We are closer to the ants than to butterflies. Very few people can endure much leisure. – Gerald Brenan
There are times I’d like to put this adage to the test.
Quote found at http://www.quotegarden.com/insects.html
Creepy Friday
Tag: Merritt Island National Wildlife Preserve
Leaves and Flowers
Interesting plant, it seems to have built itself as a tower.
Sunrise Sunday
Opportunities multiply as they are seized. – Sun Tzu
The sunrises are becoming more interesting as we approach fall.
Quote found at http://www.quotes-inspirational.com/quotes/sunrise/
Black Eye Susan
These flowers are abundant around the different wetlands this August.
Unidentified
“Existence is all about discovery, knowing the unknown.” – Gladys Adevey
Been through all my books, and searched the web. Several candidates but nothing for sure. Help?
Quote found at https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/unknown?page=2
Wildflower Wednesday
All things share the same breath – the beast, the tree,the man, the air shares its spirit with all the life it supports. – Chief Seattle
A couple of views of my favorite wildflower.
Quote found at http://www.angelfire.com/ok/nightowlsgazebo/page8.html
More flower
Lots of these around in mid August.
Couple O Birds
“When we feel happy and peaceful our happiness and peace radiates around us, and others can enjoy it as well.” Buddhist Thought
The yellow crown night heron was ID by the Cornell bird ID app. I couldn’t figure it out. The body screamed limpkin, but the eyes and bill did not. That makes number 89 in my Florida bird ID quest to 150.
Quote found at http://dailyinspirationblog.com/buddha-quotes-on-happiness/
Bee
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children” – Wendell Berry et al.
This great quote has evolved over the years – see http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/22/borrow-earth/
Picture This by Frank 