Author Archives: Melanie Dawn

An Enchanting Harmony

October 11, 2020

An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, radiant orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. Leatrice Eiseman

Morning Glory

October 10, 2020

The morning glory which blooms for an hour differs not at heart from a giant pine that lives for a thousand years. Alan Watts

Flamboyant

October 9, 2020

Now am I flamboyant? Am I over the top? Maybe. Riff Raff

Night vigil; group standing at fence looking at the Homestead Detention Center which is brightly lit in the background. One man wears a sign on his back: a photo of the Statue of Liberty with her head in her hands in shame and the words: When will this end?

Power to Make Change

October 7, 2020

If our experience has taught us anything, it is that sustained efforts by everyday people really do have the power to make change. Kristin Kumpf The 3,000 children detained at Homestead Detention Center are gone, and this private prison facility … Continue reading→

In the Style 10/6

October 6, 2020

“You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret, all the best people are.” Alice in Wonderland October 6th is a day set aside each year to bring out your silly side while celebrating National Mad Hatter Day.

World Teacher Day 2020

October 5, 2020

Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions. unknown October 5 is World Teacher Day

Underwater Realm

October 3, 2020

I find watching the lazy and quiet underwater realm of a big aquarium exceptionally calming. Michael Dirda

What Sunshine is to Flowers

October 2, 2020

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. These are but trifles, to be sure; but scattered along life’s pathway, the good they do is inconceivable. Joseph Addison Today is World Smile Day

Mask Up Miami

October 1, 2020

Yesterday and tomorrow cross and mix on the skyline. The two are lost in a purple haze. One forgets, one waits. Carl Sandburg On the first day of every month the City Daily Photo Community comes together publishing photos from … Continue reading→

Social Distancing?

September 29, 2020

I ride because when everything in life is wrong, it’s the only thing that’s right. unknown

City Bike

September 28, 2020

Cities that seize this moment to make it easier for people to walk, bike and take public transport will prosper after this pandemic and not simply recover from it. Janette Sadik-Khan

Life is Like Riding a Bicycle

September 27, 2020

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. Albert Einstein