2041. does she or doesn’t she?

there she goes again

turning all yellow mellow

like a buttercup

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i do, i do

i really like butter—

how about you?

I had in mind to post this picture sometime and then last night in the middle of the night the word, yellow buttercup popped into my mind. Now I as I sit sipping coffee, I am recalling the Children’s Buttercup Game: “Does she or doesn’t she?”  Hold the buttercup under your chin to see if your chin turns yellow. 

It’s natural to play. One would be wise to appreciate play, for therein lies possibilities for creativity and discovery. It’s true that some of our best ideas can come while tinkering or faffing, or taking a bath, or eating breakfast, sipping tea or coffee, or simply doing nothing! Reminder to play.

 

2040. yin and yang ☯️

 

such a mixed bag

a tree is a tree is a tree

….and yet

 

This is a closeup of the honey locust tree. Soft-sharp, light-dark, tender-tough, clear and fuzzy, so fuzzy. Life can be like this little by little or even all at once. Lao Tzu said, If you want to know about life, look to nature. Life abounds in complementary contrasts. 

2039. praying for peace

under heaven

four hundred white doves flutter

like falling snow

 

White doves are an international symbol for peace. The world needs more peace. Peace begins with each one of us. “If we want more peace, we have to be peace. Peace is a practice, not a hope.” Thich Nhat Hanh