Edward William Bok commissioned the gardens in the 1920’s. He wanted it to be a place where all were: “free to enjoy the beauty of the gardens, the music of the bells, and find inner comfort as they could in their own way and go about without being preached to, influenced, or made an audienceContinue reading “Mission Accomplished”
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Regarding Ducks
Finally someone got them all in a row, even if they are covered in dirt. Hmm, dirt off a duck’s back? Perhaps they were out of water. #ducksinarow #ducks #dirt
Beautifully Better
Nothing more to say. #boktowergardens #beautiful #better #florida
Morning Moment
The cold mornings are past and warm days are here. Now we walk in the cool before dawn instead of after breakfast. The sights as well as the sounds of awakening birds make it more than worth the effort. #morning #moment #dawn #awakening #birdsongs
Bunny Brown
Nibble, nibble like a…bunny! They’re much cuter than mice after all. #bunny #rabbit
First Frangipani
The first of the frangipani, AKA plumeria, are bursting onto the scene with their fragrant floral display. Thanks to a mild winter all the plumeria plants came through intact and promise an abundant supply of these lovely tropical flowers. Though we haven’t enough to make leis, there will be more than enough to make smiles,Continue reading “First Frangipani”
French Polynesia 2012 Day 4: To Beautiful Bora Bora
Saturday Morning Travelogue
Special Sun Things
Nearly every day I observe and image the sun though specially-designed telescopes that exclude all harmful rays and make it safe for the eye. I have three of these dedicated telescopes, each with their own special filters that reveal different solar details. I think of them as my “special sun things.” I am holding theContinue reading “Special Sun Things”
Guava Shy
We examined a hedge after it had been trimmed and found guava blossoms reclusively resting in its inner recesses. I had never noticed them before. The flowers could have spectacularly adorned the plant, but they preferred its inner depths where they could hide, bright, beautiful, and bashful. #guava #hedge
Happy May Day, Lei Day
Happy May Day! May first marks the halfway mark between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. In past times many considered it the first day of summer. Here in Florida, it seems so as well. The bright spring green colors have softened in anticipation of summer’s heat which is just around the corner. InContinue reading “Happy May Day, Lei Day”
Eskildoodle Photos and Feelings 