TODAY'S PHOTO -
an immature Night Crown Heron in Wakodahatchee Wetlands, with an insert photo of an adult night crown that was in a different section of the wetlands that same evening.
On a different night we passed a couple of people looking at their camera monitor attempting to identify a bird they'd been excited to see. Although the spotting on the breast is similar to that of other birds, it was the beak that became the ultimate identifier.
A few nights later when I spotted the immature night crown heron, I was also fortunate to see the adult in another place. I, therefore, brought him/her into this photo so that you too could have that opportunity. Keep in mind, despite the fact that teenagers (human ones, that is) often like to think that they are bigger and more important than their parents, the size difference here is simply a result of the proximity of the camera to the birds when they were photographed.
From the art elements point of view, one of the things I appreciate about the scene is textures in the immature bird's feathers and are repeated in the pine needle patterns.
SELF-REFLECTING QUERIES -
When I jumped in on the bird-identifying conversation last
week, I immediately said "limpkin", mainly because of the speckled breast. The others were not satisfied. They rightfully went further to look at other characteristics, which leads me to the following queries:
"Do you usually simply accept the first answer that comes to your mind, or another's, when there is a question, or do you pause and look at other options?
Are you aware of your own patterns? Do you look at whatever from all angles?
Is there a joy of discovery for you when finding other answers? Are you open, or are you closed? I suspect that if you are reading this you are one of the "open" people. I invite you to congratulate yourself for that and celebrate.
A NOT TO BE MISSED OPPORTUNITY -
I've been meaning, for some time, to let you know about my friend and subscriber, Judith Tramayne's A GOOD READ book club. Then I got a notice yesterday that the fees are going up substantially on July 31 and deservedly so. I am thus rushing to get this out to you and "begging" her for an extension for you.
Included in the books in the club are an ebook and templates for creating eBooks; an ebook and tutorial on creating audio books; tutorials on using Paint Shop Pro; TRAIN YOUR BRAIN ebook, plus many more.
Judith is offering one last chance for a lifetime Book Club membership, for the unbelievable investment of only $10! See BOOK CLUB.
In addition Judith is working on an EZmanifesting course which will teach people how to have serene and quiet minds. This will be out in August. Judith LOVES creating new programs and courses and anything new she does is always added to subscriber benefits at no additional charge.
Do yourself a favor and take advantage of this unheard of value. Again, see BOOK CLUB Note - the page says $10/year. When the fee is raised on August 1 to $100, it will be for a lifetime membership. Current members are being granted that same privilege at no additional investment!
CUSTOM 4-COLOR BUSINESS CARDS - Click on BUSINESS CARD Watch that page for more images being added. Also note that the cart menu has been fixed to give you choices.
WOMAN'S WEALTH SUMMIT - Early registration closed for this at midnight last night and Heidi Richards said I could pass this on once more to subscribers today.
A PHONE and INTERNET PROGRAM! This coming Saturday, July 29th, beginning at 10 AM (Eastern Time) through 6pm Eastern Time – 8 full hours of learning about growing wealth – and keeping it! In our last issue I listed the speakers, which you can see by following the more info link.
Not able to attend the entire event? Not to worry, it is being recorded and for the price of admission all attendees will have access to the downloadable audio files. "At just $37 it’s a great deal… and then some," as Heidi states.
In addition to all the wealth-building strategies you will learn, when you register you will receive several great gifts. They include GET RICH – the Woman’s eGuide to Building Wealth and The Woman’s Wealth Summit Workbook (complete with interview questions each guest is being asked, forms, lists, and charts to help you implement the ideas shared as well as a comprehensive list of resources).
For more information and to register click on WEALTH SUMMIT.
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