M is for Mojo

What madness!Masterful mindsManifesting MMesmerizing magic indeedI mull over the meaningSeated under massive moss masked treesFeeling minuscule yet mighty A marvelous mystical moment! Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge – Magic by Gerry C and Sue W Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt – Mystical Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge – Madness by Sue W and Gerry C Pull Up a Seat, Week 29 byContinue reading “M is for Mojo”

Turkey Vulture

Widespread throughout North America, these birds are known for several unappealing characteristics, including eating roadkill, vomiting on animals (e.g. humans) that get too close, and defecating on their own feet to cool themselves. Despite these traits, one cannot help but be intrigued by their large wingspan, as they gracefully soar on thermals in the sky,Continue reading “Turkey Vulture”

Touring Miami

Thousands of people flock to South Florida every winter to escape the cold and enjoy its subtropical climate. Aside from being a traffic-packed, beach-crowded, long-lined mess, Miami offers a wonderful art scene, multi-cultural diversity and ample opportunity for over-the-top consumerism. To preserve wildlife and the sanity of city dwellers, it is easy to find respiteContinue reading “Touring Miami”

Seated in Children’s Stories

ImaginOn is home to a wonderful children’s library located in Charlotte, North Carolina. Throughout the year, educational events for children of all ages are scheduled, including spectacular performances at their Children’s Theatre. Each summer, ImaginOn hosts a special themed exhibit for children to explore. This summer they are featuring “Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites.”Continue reading “Seated in Children’s Stories”

On the Water

While we destroy nature’s habitats, nature is working toward ridding precarious human habitations. We continue to flock toward manmade playgrounds that consume limited water supplies, taxing desert reservoirs that are already drying up from rising temperatures. We build mini-mansions on cleared mountainside cliffs that can no longer absorb the water from torrential downpours, contributing toContinue reading “On the Water”

Redhead

I photographed these North American diving ducks while they were wintering at a natural pond in the Miami zoo. Redheads tend to winter in the southern and eastern regions of the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. Spring migration brings them further north and west in the U.S. and into Canada to breed. The maleContinue reading “Redhead”

Garden

I enjoy a bit of time gardening, but don’t like to have to “work” in the garden. I prefer to plant perennials that come up year after year, require little maintenance and attract wildlife. This allows me to spend more time enjoying my garden and less time obsessing over it. I just wish the weedsContinue reading “Garden”