Drops of Beauty #414

“When you are content to be simply yourself, and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.” - Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching, Chapter 8Hello friends! I’m starting this morning at the voting booth, voting for our state parks and against the efforts to limit democracy. Seems like a good way to start the day! Here are my photo choices for today:July 25, 2026 - sunrise has already moved back 30 minutes here!Curious kingbird (eastern variety)The juvenile male found something interesting in the salvia.Whatever it was, it made him launch himself backward!“I mean, he can launch himself backward, but I have a full throat of jewels so…”Keep singing, always keep singing! (eastern meadowlark)I think the killdeer with the more mottled/rust colored feathers are the youngsters.Peek-a-boo!Tiny skippers in the clover. I love the easter egg hunt of finding them.Everyone loves the clover, including this painted lady.Even the dragonflies are quiet in the early light of morning.This bee looks kind of…