AND… fire-breathing dragons, hospitable hosts, the generous sharing of gifts, the confidence to write across the universe.

The welcome return of a good friend to the blogging community: Welcome back, Joanna!

AND… the light cast through rain clouds, artists who pay fastidious attention to detail, weathered bronze, feet grounded in a place called home.

The toes of a beautiful scuplture which braves the Scottish weather.

AND… fresh green light filtered through leaves, ancient arborescence, strong deep roots, lofty ambition.

Staring up at a mighty giant of the forest.

AND… gritty determination, beauty in adversity, precious fragility, inevitable impermanence.

A perfect dandelion clock arising through the concrete.

AND… snowy white feathers, peach and tangerine sunlight, inky enveloping waters, the sweet strength of compassion.

The soft radiance of a swan at sunset.