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Category: Environmental
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Nellie, the oldest known bottle-nose dolphin in captivity…this was taken in 2008 and she was in her fifties! Marineland, Florida.
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If you have never had the joy of pruning one of these beautiful shrubs, try to avoid it for the rest of your life. No matter how hard you try to prevent it, the gimungus thorns on the Bougainvillea will get you. On your hands (yes through the gloves), your arms, even…
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"What do we do now?" Tadpoles, frogs, emerging from the ooze!
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You cannot be unhappy in the present moment. OSHO said this and I think that it is true. The difficulty is finding the present moment, even when you are standing right in it. Sunrise, St. Augustine Beach.
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Blue sky. Sunshine. Spanish moss. A swim in the cool, refreshing springs. Summertime! DeLeon Springs, pancakes, canoeing and swimming!
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Can a person really be too tired at the end of a sun filled day to have a piece of ice cream cake? Apparently so! Blings Landing, sunset.
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Watch the birds, they have much to teach us about being "all in," and saying "YES!" to life. The morning's first birdsong, begets the day's first smile. YES! Tiger Tail Beach, Florida, ©2003.
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There is a time and a season for everything… Cherishing and letting go, all at once. Learning this, to cherish and let go. Maybe learning this. It's a good idea anyway! The Victory II, gone to rest. One of the first sightseeing boats in St. Augustine…
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First view through the sea oats… later at sunset… …and after, the moon and venus keeping company for a day. St. Augustine Beach.
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Sometimes you can't see which way the road bends up ahead, (especially if you're older and driving at night – not pictured here!) But if you keep the faith, the way reveals itself like a ray of light. Cascades Park, Virginia, ©2010.