dragonflies

Dragonflies are something I maybe see once a year. I've always considered myself lucky to spy one.   But this year seems to be different.  They seem to be everywhere.  I've seen several, nearly everyday, in different places, at home, at work. They even followed me on vacation.  (That's when I snapped this photo.) It's been curious thing.

Today, I decide to do a little research on these pretty insects, to learn more about their symbolism.   Perhaps the universe is trying to tell me something.

Here is what I found.

The meaning of a dragonfly changes with each culture. The main symbolisms of the dragonfly are renewal, positive force and the power of life in general. Dragonflies can also be a symbol of the sense of self that comes with maturity. Also, as a creature of the wind, the dragonfly frequently represents change. And as a dragonfly lives a short life, it knows it must live its life to the fullest with the short time it has - which is a lesson for all of us.

Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Meaning_of_dragonfly_symbol#ixzz20qVq6IYw

Terribly interesting, and very timely for me.   Makes you go "hmmmmmmmm."

Twice the effort, half the reward but it still counts.

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A sense of time and taste

Several years ago, I found myself on top of this bridge, overlooking the Grand Canal.

The night before I had stopped here to have a cannoli, and when I found myself up very, very early this is the spot I chose to have breakfast. It was before tourists arrived; before the shops even opened. I watched the restaurants receive their daily shipment of supplies all by boat instead of bus, which to me was a total novelty. There was nothing particularly special about this moment, but I was fascinated by it. How many visitors get to see this everyday occurrence? And here I was experiencing it almost all by myself.
I shared the bridge with two others. There was me, and a older man in a bright orange suit. (We didn't speak, but I was really curious about his story, and I could not figure out a way so sneak a photo.)

We both watched quietly as along with this guy.

I suppose he sees this sort of thing everyday. But not me, this was my little moment to remember, and I tried to take it all in while I munched on my chocolate hazelnut cookies.

The cookies were such a treat, and rarely have I found them here in the states. Tonight, on an ordinary trip to my neighborhood Big Lots, I found these. A sweet reminder of an extraordinarily "ordinary" moment.

If I could be anywhere right now.

I'm having one of those days that makes me wish I were back at this place.

words

The hardest word in my vocabulary (to follow not speak)....simplify. (The hardest word for me to speak is... irrelevant)

Happy

Have you ever seen those posters that say, "Today I will be happier than a bird with a french fry"?  Well, I have my own version of this. From now on I'm going to say. "Today I will be happier than a Little  Dog with a big hose." (I think she thinks it's a snake)

Oh Little Dog. You make me smile. :D

Spring bokeh

Last night I had a photo play session in my back yard.  My little tree with its pink blossoms always encourages practice shooting wide open. I love the bokeh in this one.  Happy Spring (even if it is early.)

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

If you are one of the 3 people other than my mom following this blog you know how much I like to exploit my dog.  You might be expecting to see something like her dressed up as a leprechaun  in honor of St. Patrick's Day.  No No. Bianka Dog prefers to reenact St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland.

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