I think many butterflies have odd names.
The red patches on the hind wings of the Cattleheart Butterfly remind some people of a cow’s heart. Maybe that’s the origin of the name.
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Warthog Beauty
Stop staring at me. I can’t help the way I look.
From my perspective, you’re the funny-looking one with that smooth skin and short face.
And, where are your tusks?
Let’s put it this way, in my neighborhood, you wouldn’t win any beauty contests.
Still, we can be friends.
Someone once told me, “Beauty is as beauty does.”
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Real Smile?
Do tortoises smile?
This looks like a smile to me, but it looks permanent.
Is it really a smile if your face always looks that way?
Doesn’t a real smile mean that you are happy about something?
Is this turtle always happy?
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Olive Branch
Sometimes, I catch a scene that makes me marvel at our natural urge to communicate across boundaries. When we don’t share language, we make simple gestures of friendship.
This one is between a human and a young orangutan. It reminds me of the idea of extending an olive branch to show goodwill.
Wasn’t it Solomon who told us that to have friends, we must first show ourselves to be friendly Pro 18:24 ?
When you don’t have an olive branch, you can simply use whatever is available. In this case, it seems to be working.
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White Peacock Butterfly
This is a White Peacock butterfly.
It doesn’t look like a peacock to me, but it is attractive.
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Family Matters
This scene suggests the following conversation.
Dad: “No one told me children could be so much work.”
Mom: “But, she’s so sweet.”
Baby: “That’s right. I’m adorable.”
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Kansas Waterfall
When you think of waterfalls, I bet you don’t think of Kansas.
Take a look at this Kansas waterfall.
It did have a little human help, but I think it counts.
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Firm Pillow
It’s nap time!
I need a pillow to support my weary head.
Fortunately, I enjoy a firm pillow.
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Bee’s Knees
Have you heard the expression, “Bee’s Knees”?
Its current meaning is something that is excellent; however, that is not how it began.
In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, we see the expression, “the BE all and END all” which means the central or most important element of something.
After years of use, people began to say, “Bs and Es” which sounds like “bee’s knees.”
It seemed to make sense because bees collect sweet pollen on their knees which suggests goodness.
The new expression thrived and the old one got lost.
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Slumber Party
This was a “come as you are” slumber party.
What is the appeal of a slumber party?
Is it an excuse to stay up late without aggravating your pare
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