I just wanted to sayLook around and try to see what’s not there,Look at life and appreciate it,For you will not always hold it. Rafaella, G.W. Carver Middle School (6th grade)
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Category Archives: Parks
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A Girl and Her Dog
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” Roger Caras
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Miami Crime Scene
“Today’s decision to issue a State of Emergency marks our next stage of preparedness for COVID-19 coronavirus. By introducing measures including limits on public assembly, working from home policies, and cancelling all special events, we’re being diligent about protecting our … Continue reading
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Solitude
Then stirs the feeling infinite, so felt In solitude, where we are least alone. Lord Byron
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Odd Eggs
You’ve come at just the right time! This Egg looks ready to hatch at any moment! Pokémon Egg Cycles
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Beckoned Me Nearer
“But the trees seemed to know me. They whispered among themselves and beckoned me nearer. And looking around, I noticed the other small trees and wild plants and grasses had sprung up under the protection of the trees we had … Continue reading
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Clams on the Half Shell and Roller Skates
Good times, these are the good timesLeave your cares behind, these are the good timesGood times, these are the good timesOur new state of mind, these are the good times Good Times, Song by Chic
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Slide Mantra
Appreciate the moment. Isamu Noguchi
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Time and Being
The Banyan stretches itself across eons of time and space personifying the beauty and power of nature. It had many stories to tell us, the leaves whispering the tales.. the branches intertwine like dancers explaining those lores, the roots moving … Continue reading
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Saturday Vibes
Weekends don’t count unless you spend them doing something completely pointless. Bill Watterson
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Withdraw From Your Cares
Each of us needs to withdraw from the cares which will not withdraw from us. We need hours of aimless wandering or spates of time sitting on park benches, observing the mysterious world of ants and the canopy of treetops. … Continue reading
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Green Iguana
Green iguanas (Iguana iguana) are an invasive species in Florida and are not native to our state. They can cause considerable damage to infrastructure, including seawalls and sidewalks. This species is not protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty law… In … Continue reading