The grass always looks greener on the other side of the fence.
The flower at a distance always looks better than the one you are standing on.
Separation is a definite illusion.
Young Katydid pining for a distant flower … Photo by Thomas Peace c. 2019
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Oh, is there truth in this — on several levels. Sometimes, I can begin to envy others’ landscapes, and then I have to remember to take a closer look at the one that surrounds me.
How are you doing in that heat? I heard that it’s supposed to be easing; I hope you’re back to more comfortable days (and nights) soon.
Yes, Linda, don’t compare. 🙂 Too many of us are victims of “separation/distance.”
The heat has subsided but it is far too windy to make it a wonderful photographing day.
Charming photo and true words. 🙂
Thank you, Scifi! Finally, the extreme heat has subsided for a little while here.
Excellent. 😀
And we have rain and thunderstorms – Hooray! 😀
Indeed ‘Perfection’ is an illusion.
Perfection may not be illusory if simple purity of mind and if real humility is involved. (Our rural internet is going out around now; it is far from perfection!) 🙂
Interesting point but I only believe in the goodness of humanity. Humanity is far from perfection 😊. Therefore, perfection is an illusion and unachievable.
Don’t observe the way humanity instructed you to.
Excellent post Tom!
Thanks, Belinda! Our rural internet is starting to go out today, which is not so excellent! 🙂
A lot of truth in those words, Tom. Amazing shot too!
Much appreciated, Susi! 🙂
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Great post with lots of truth, Tom 🙂
Thank you much, Irene! 🙂
Beautiful colors in the Katydid kid.
Thank you, Siobhan! 🙂
Your shot is awesome, Tom! ❤
Adding your commentary had me busting up! 😅
This is such a good explanation of human behaviour, and love that shot.