A L O H A From Honolulu!
Behold the miracle of the Earth.
With all the wonder of a child."
Edna Jaques
Ruellia simplex is a
flowering plant in the
Acanthaceae family.
It's also known as
the Mexican petunia
Protaetia is a genus of beetles
of the family Scarabaeidae,
occurring primarily in Asia,
containing over 300 species.
Wikipedia
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Brown Cuban Anole Lizard
I climb the door
instead of a tree
Just to crawl with
myself walking free.
Munia Khan
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Giant African Snail
If the road is beautiful,
walk the road slowly.
Mehmet Murat Ildan
The sky lights up
with fireworks
when you follow
your dreams.
Avijeet Das
Strelitzia nicolai
Wholeness is ordinary,
it's simple.
It doesn't come
with fireworks.
It's the undisturbed calmness
inherent to the space
that is you.
Laurie Buchanan
Time for a SNAP:
Snack and Nap
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Love You,
Pixie & Cloudia
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You do take the most beautiful photos, Cloudia. That photo of Pixie reminds me of the reflections at Tokyo's Team Lab.
ReplyDeleteI thought snap meant time to snap a quick picture. You got a ton of glorious captures today. Pixie definitely looks like she has been enjoying lots of snacks interspersed with satisfying naps. Thanks for sharing all the cute fauna in your neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteLove each and every one of these critters. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour photo reminds me that there will be fireworks in out town tonight, weather permitting. I had forgotten.
ReplyDeleteHello Cloudia,
ReplyDeleteLove your variety of critter photos, the beetle, lizard, snail and your sweet Pixie is the star. The fireworks are a lovely sight. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
Pixie reflects on the optimal time for a nap.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wildlife. Great shot of the beetle.
ReplyDeleteFeeling so care free from this post
ReplyDeletePixie is looking thoughful today. I have several of those strelitzais in my garden, they have amazing flowers.
ReplyDeleteI like the words, but the flora and fauna are so interesting!
ReplyDeleteLove snap, Cloudia. I think Pixie does too. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWonderful captures and captions.
ReplyDeleteThanks dear friends!
ReplyDeleteCloudia, you're a genius, the Beetle, and Lizard, and the Snail, perfect.
ReplyDeleteBoa noite minha querida amiga. Obrigado pela visita. Já sou um novo seguidor do seu Blogger.
ReplyDeleteYour critter photos with captions are fantastic! Pixie is adorable, and the fireworks are stunning! Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove snap, Cloudia. I think Pixie does too
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Aloha Cloudia and Pixie, Behold the miracle of the Earth.
ReplyDeleteWith all the wonder of a child."
Edna Jaques
This is my everyday moment of the day mantra!
I love the fireworks shot - it's great! #NaturesNotes
ReplyDeleteLovely blooms , Ruellia is a charmer in my plant. The snail and thought pertaining with it will stay with me for long time. Thanks for sharing with Garden Affair.
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