Introducing “Mia”
Allow me to introduce you to one of the loves of my life: Mia! Here she is above on her bed–yes! That is her bed. It is an antique chair she decided was her bed as no one may sit on it, for she will...
View ArticleFallen Ones
“I am not concerned that you have fallen / I am concerned that you arise.” ~Abraham Lincoln Living 15 minutes east of the Everglades, the overwhelming color scheme is GREEN! Here in North Georgia, it...
View ArticleThe Trail: Everglades
Usually, when visiting South Florida, tourists end up at beaches to the east or the keys to the south. Some, however, visit the Everglades. Why visit? “It is the only one of its kind in the...
View ArticleTamiami Trail Views
The Tamiami Trail was built with the intention of connecting Tampa and Miami. In fact, its name is a combination of the two cities. The trail was also meant to shine the spotlight on Collier County, a...
View ArticleAlligator Hole
“There are no other Everglades in the world.” ~Marjory Stoneman Douglas Over exposed, I know. Took this from atop of the observation tower at Shark Valley, Tamiami Trail. You reach it either by...
View ArticleDrifting
“The further a society drifts from Truth, the more it will hate those that speak it.” – George Orwell Everglades, January, 2013 Filed under: Inspiration, Motivation, Musings, Poetry and Quotes,...
View ArticleCanoeing
May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. ~Edward Abbey Filed under: Edward Abbey, Environmental,...
View ArticleLurking
Step with care and great tact ,and remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act. ~Dr. Seuss Filed under: Dr. Seuss, Environmental, Everglades, Florida, Musings, Poetry and Quotes, Photography, Photos...
View ArticleRiver of Grass
Everglades, Flamingo Park, 2016 Foto by Iliana The miracle of light pours over the green and brown expanse of saw grass and of water, shining and slowly moving, the grass and water that is the...
View ArticleTranquil Waters
Everglades City, FL Foto by Iliana “Like water which can clearly mirror the sky and the trees only so long as its surface is undisturbed, the mind can only reflect the true image of the Self when it is...
View ArticleObserving
Everglades, 2016 Foto by Iliana “Certain periods in history suddenly lift humanity to an observation point where a clear light falls upon a world previously dark.” ~Anne Sullivan Filed under: Anne...
View ArticleReflecting
Everglades, 2016 Foto by Iliana “By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.”...
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