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”The famous Italian diver Enzo Mallorca dove into the sea of ​​Syracuse and was talking to his daughter Rossana who was aboard the boat. Ready to go in, he felt something slightly hit his back.
He turned and saw a dolphin. Then he realized that the dolphin did not want to play but to express something.
The animal dove and Enzo followed.
At a depth of about 12 meters, trapped in an abandoned net, there was another dolphin. Enzo quickly asked his daughter to grab the diving knives. Soon, the two of them managed to free the dolphin, which, at the end of the ordeal, emerged, and issued an "almost human cry" (describes Enzo).
(A dolphin can stay underwater for up to 10 minutes, then it drowns.)
The released dolphin was helped to the surface by Enzo, Rosana, and the other dolphin. That’s when the surprise came: she was pregnant!
The male circled them and then stopped in front of Enzo, touched his cheek (like a kiss), in a gesture of gratitude and then they both swam off.
Enzo Mallorca ended his speech by saying: “Until man learns to respect and speak to the animal world, he can never know his true role on Earth." ~ Vangelis.”

From Janis Mirynech
“Yesterday I witnessed something that took my breath away. I heard a sound at the window of the cottage. When I looked, a cedar waxwing had hit the window and fallen to the deck. It’s mate stood beside it. It was clear that the fallen bird was dead. I turned away for a moment and when I looked again, it’s mate had hopped over. It lay down beside its partner, their heads touching. It closed its eyes and passed over to Spirit with its mate. The sadness and beauty of the moment was such a privilege to witness. If anyone has ever doubted that animals feel emotion and love, this moment was absolute proof of both. Nature truly has much to teach us.”

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This Small business is the place to go for formal wear. Just another great experience working with a family on a new store that happens to be run by a brother and sister. They have some gorgeous inventory too, so stop in to Elegant Bridal in Fairoaks Mall.

I had the privilege to work with the sweetest family on their first store endeavor. We opened Twinkles & Sprinkles in Fairoaks Mall! If you need some decorations or a gift, stop in there first! Support small businesses like this. The parents, and both the son and daughter got in on the project and are truly lovely folks! They have some unexpected gift items,... and they do gift wrapping too!

Ladies!, Do you want a holiday party look that will knock em dead? Go see my new Bestie Danielle at her brand new boutique in Fairoaks Mall. We had so much fun working together on this project! 🥰

It may be tiny, but it packs a punch!

A little nod to "Frozen"... Put away the stresses of the season. Focus on self-care and Let it go.

1 ❤️ Would love to see this in my local grocery stores.

New Fall fragrances soon to be harvested at Sugar + Spruce

Coming soon to Fairoaks Mall. I had too much fun with these folks.🥰

Australian pink robin in all its glory - SO PRETTY! 💕

Credit: https://www.instagram.com/ambikangela/

I found these truly vintage mannequin heads, so I decided to go full on "Truly Scrumptious"fancy lady tea party for Spring.

Tiny mushroom nest in an old pine forest near Lake Lhota, Czech Republic.

Credit: Kateřina Černohorská/

Messy Treatz at Fairoaks mall has the most scrumptious cupcakes!

Only nature makes great work without expecting any reward. 🦌✨

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Come check out my new Nifty "Snow-drifty" elves and all of the beautiful designer eyewear at Sight Studio in Downtown Fredericksburg Va! Please Support Small Businesses

I don't know about you, but when it gets this cold outside, I need to be in my bathtub. Find all of your Winter Self-care products at Sugar + Spruce in Downtown Fredericksburg Va. Please Support Small Business

Those famous Fall "flavors" are back at Sugar&Spruce in downtown Fredericksburg! "Autumn Air".. "Toasted Marshmallow".. "Pumpkin Roll"...and more! So good!