Drops of Beauty #422

“I make a point to appreciate all the little things in my life. I go out and smell the air after a good, hard rain. These small actions help remind me that there are so many great, glorious pieces of good in the world.” - Dolly PartonHello friends. We lost another wise woman this week. Like Jane Goodall, her light will continue to inspire others for a long time. I can’t think of anyone who was a better example of being utterly and completely true to yourself AND completely and utterly accepting everyone else. She really shows how when we fiercly love ourselves, we are able to be really generous to others.Here are my photo choices for today:August 24, 2026The turkey vulture numbers seem to grow daily this time of year.Invader, incoming!“My flowers! Mine!”Swallowtails make me happy.I love the wings of the halloween pennant dragonfly.The cardinals are molting this time of year, and sometimes they look pretty ragged!Eastern kingbirds are busy!Love the yellow belly of the great crested…