wild monkeys Tread lightly and look carefully; who knows what you might see – or what might be watching you. (Barbados green monkey family)
the mushroom princess Deep in her heart she knew she was a princess, and when she stood at her castle window gazing over the morning woodland, she felt the thrill of belonging to a kingdom so wondrously breathtaking.
Esperanza, BC i thank You God for most this amazing day: for the leaping greenly spirits of trees and a blue true dream of sky; and for everything which is natural which is infinite which is yes ~ e.e. cummings
lonely mushroom You can’t stay in your corner of the forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes. ~ A.A. Milne, “Pooh’s Little Instruction Book” (Mushroom Madness – Day 2 )
freedom’s road The road to freedom must be travelled – though it is paved with much hardship and suffering; though uncertain of what the destination will look like; we are born to reach it. Thank you to the men, women, and families that suffered much for our country’s freedom.
forest light From within or from behind, a light shines through us upon things, and makes us aware that we are nothing, but the light is all. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
gravity Invisible, undeniable, foundational, constant, powerful, and capable of creating sublime beauty.
oak sprout Don’t be discouraged by small beginnings; remember: “Mighty oaks from little acorns grow.” ~ American proverb