imagine my excitement
when walking back from town
something catching my eye
peeking under the little trees
alongside a front porch
only to discover
a complete tiny village.
—
‘there is no better high than discovery.’
-E. O. Wilson
*Edward Osborne Wilson (1929–2021), University Research Professor Emeritus at Harvard, was the guiding force that shaped the mission of the E.O. Wilson BiodiversityFoundation. Widely considered one of the greatest natural scientists of our time, he was a pioneer in efforts to preserve and protect the biodiversity of our planet, receiving more than 150 international awards, including Pulitzer Prizes for his books On Human Nature and The Ants.
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I didn't have my glasses on.... 
my idea of fun…
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same!)
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How sweet, one only have to have one’s eyes open to discover many things.
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so many waiting to be seen
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What a delightful discovery!
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so fun to find!
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Truly! I love looking high and low because you just never know!
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I love these whimsical decor. Makes life in a community so fun and delightful!
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yes, and it’s a wonderful personal whimsical installation, tucked away –
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How well developed that is. And I bet the air is so delicious: all those plants. It is lovely to see. I bet faeries come out to play at night. Thanks, Beth
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I agree with all of this, selma -)
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We need more people doing things like this. I love it!
Best wishes, Pete.
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yes, a tiny art installation of sorts
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I, too, love discovering scenes like this of art and community and joy.
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yes, to all of that!
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Adorable!
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it was so tiny and cute !
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A fabulous uncovery.
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great word blend !
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How cool!
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yes, such a fun find!
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😊😊
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Oooh! Thank you, Beth. I needed a little whimsy in my morning. xo! 🥰
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and who doesn’t, right?)
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Right on! Whimsy for the win! 🥰
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When you pay attention, you are rewarded!
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or terrified at times !))
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So cute. Too many people never look down to see what’s right at their feet.
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exactly
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Love this. Funny what you can find when you pay attention.
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and look up and down and all over
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Next time you pass you may see some tiny people!
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anything is possible
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Adorable! Making a discovery like that would absolutely make my day.
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such a fun find
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That is so cool! You’re right – discovery is such a natural boost. And I love finding little fairy houses and yard decorations like this. So fun!
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they are tucked away all over the place
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Wonderfully effective poem that perfectly captures a single, pure moment of serendipitous joy
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❤️
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Oh wow, this is so adorable.
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it is so cute
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🥰🥰🥰
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How sweet is that!
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fun find!
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I love Wilson’s quote. What a treat (understatement) to see this tiny village.
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yes, indeed –
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I would love to learn more about the creator(s). Where did they get the idea? Were they adults or children? Perhaps a combination of young and old?
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I think it’s the adults, they always do beautiful things on their front porch and around and under it
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I love it when people do things like that in their gardens.
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yes, their own little installation
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Love the quote and thank you for sharing your charming discovery. 🧚🏼♀️
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my pleasure
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Oh, wow, what a delightful recovery, Beth!
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I was happy to find it
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Aww…love it! 😍
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<3
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Except weed, of course.
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options…)
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What a delightful discovery, Beth!
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it was a fun find!
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If most people put their phone down they might make discoveries like you did. Lol I love all the color!
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they’re all around us, and yes, so full of color
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Now that’s my kind of thing. Lovely little village.
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yes, it is so charming –
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You do seem to make some fun discoveries on your walks!
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there’s always something
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Whimsical and absolutely fun. When I walk with the great nephews, they open my eyes to all these marvellous little things in the world. There is so much wonder all around us. Thank for the share and the info, Beth.
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<3
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