My journal of big words and pretty pictures
You must learn day by day, year by year to broaden your horizon. The more things you love, the more you are interested in, the more you enjoy, the more you are indignant about, the more you have left when anything happens.” ~ Ethel Barrymore
He was a phantom of mythological proportions. Spoken in hushed, reverent tones, legends of his daring adventures passed from father to son. He was larger than life, strong beyond measure, wiser than all the elders. He was a god. He was also a lie. A hero of tall tales whispered to lackadaisical children, he was … Continue reading We need a hero
Florida is well behind most of the country in its autumn preparations. We are still hovering in the 80s during the day, with a few cool, mid-60 mornings. It will be November before I can wear a sweater comfortably. Even though the fall foliage mainly stays green year-round, we do have a hint of color. … Continue reading Hint of fall
I want to be happy. That sort of blissful abandon that makes everyone around you sick of your annoying perkiness. It’s not that I’m ungrateful or unappreciative of what I have. I am unbelievably fortunate in so many ways, and I am truly thankful for that. But there are riptides of stress and worry roiling … Continue reading Hue are you
Storming the castle Wicked wings and brutal beaks Assault from above *I hate seagulls, but they do offer some great photo opportunities. My one wish is that people would stop feeding them on the beach. There's plenty of natural food for them. Giving them "people" food is harmful, and creates both a nuisance and dangerous … Continue reading Siege
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us." ~ Marianne Williamson
Thin spiral notebook 