“Depth must be hidden. Where? On the surface.” ~Hugo von Hofmannsthal
Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge
Bunny in a clover patch
“The sweetness of life lies in usefulness, like honey deep in the heart of a clover bloom.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder
Blending in
This green frog blends in well with the color of the surrounding duckweed, and can easily go unnoticed. What commonly gives its presence away is its high, reverberating chirp or an occasional hop.
“So you’re a little weird? Work it! A little different? OWN it! Better to be a nerd than one of the herd!” ~Mandy Hale
The Great Egret and the frog
This Great Egret, wading around in the shallow water, had just caught a frog as I happened upon the scene. Not bothered by my presence, he continued to enjoy his tasty treat.
“If you have to swallow a frog, don’t stare at it too long.” ~Mark Twain
Red-tailed Hawk
A couple of Red-tailed Hawks — one sitting high atop a tree along a quiet country road, and the other soaring overhead in a secluded area near Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge.
“Each life needs its own quiet place.” ~Melody Beattle
Surrounded by snow and ice
After a wintry cold spell, we once again visited Reelfoot Lake this past weekend and were amazed by the beautiful ice and snow formations surrounding the cypress trees.
“I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields, that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, ‘Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.'” ~Lewis Carroll (Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland)
