Category: Nature

  •   Yes, we are unfortunately in a time when we must assert loud and clear – that Black Lives Do Matter.   Yet all true spiritual and religious traditions and scientific facts proclaim for all to hear that We are all one and one with all.     Sure, we are all different colors –…

  •     Change is in the air. Compassion and righteous anger are walking the streets of America with Lady Justice. There will be no turning back these pages of history ourstory – no matter what the impeached president says or does.   Change is in the air. This isn't 2 dozen people with automatic weapons…

  •     My, oh my! What more Can I say; seeing lilies On the peaceful walk?       Surprise lilies in the neighborhood! ©2020Laine Quinn            

  •   It's Sunday,  take the day off! With all of the bad news and incompetence of our government, and missing being close to our loved ones – our hearts get heavy. But that's because of the love in our hearts. Love and compassion and empathy and sorrow. So, take a break. Forget the bad news…

  •     It's been over a month since I've been to the beach. Emotions seem to be wrapped up in worry and uncertainty, and I don't miss it in the usual way. But I do miss it!               ©Laine Quinn 2019 St. Augustine Beach, sunrise.  

  •     "The shore means many things to many people. Of its varied moods the one usually considered typical is not so at all. The true spirit does not reside in the gentle surf that laps a sun drenched bathing beach on a summer day. Instead, it is on a lonely shore at dawn or…

  •   (Sea gull wondering if it is safe to join the others…)   *"If social distancing needs to be extended long term, scientists recommend forming an inner circle of uninfected friends and family that you can rely on to maintain social bonds…"   Some others call this a pod – forming a pod of trusted…

  •     Social distancing not required…         Cat (DJ) and Armadillo, the Moon and Venus, Two Butterflies, Cat (Lucy) kisses Gator, Two Web-footed friends, Five Turtles! All Safe.

  •     Where beauty is – there rests the soul.         Azaleas in full force in St. Augustine.    

  •     It is difficult to sit still for an invisible catastrophe – there's no wind, no rain, no flooding – in fact the weather here is perfect.   We have electricity, water, internet, the pantry is full, and we have each other.   So, wash your hands, enjoy each other – (they are singing…