What a Wonderful World!

[left, some nature]


At this time of renewal and rebirth, I find myself taking pause to drink in the world's small wonders and imponderable mysteries . . .

• the glint in the eye of the majestic hawk as it swoops down, relentlessly, on its prey
• a drop of dew on a kitten's whisker
• the laugh of a baby in her mama's lap, behind me in the theater
• how the lowly stinkbug can produce such a magnificent stench throughout the picnic area, and make such a hearty crackle 'neath my sole
  
• whoever made it possible to text while behind the wheel
• The Shaggs
• the insurance industry -- why, God, why?
• while I'm at it, what's with lobbyists? would it kill You to smite a few, once in a while?
• the downy softness of baby chicks and the tangy zest of BBQ chicken
• how the delightful kaleidoscopic hues of nature's brilliant bouquet can in no way compensate for how utterly miserable the golden pollen renders my existence.

Happy April 1st, everybody!