if the sun makes things dry enough, it is a drought

A flight attendant is a server who says, “Since you asked, I’ve been flying for 25 silver token years (and now have silver hair.)”

the caps of the mushrooms are the flowers, grind them into a paste

another mouth to feed means another day of muscle work

A know-it-all: you want to throw darts at his mouth.

white bubbles from the pool of water indicate a spring

This cave is a mine where precious stone has been extracted.

ants are the work horses of insects

the traditional character 貝 is a picture of a shell with legs

Shells were used for money in ancient China, so this component often takes on the meaning of money.

as a component: “贝字旁“

At the end of the night, all bouquets will be tossed in the pit and be beaten until they are ready for the compost.

“The Seedling and the Cat”  Mother Cat was known throughout the neighborhood and among her friends as a master gardener. Everyone came to her for advice on when to plant, how to get the best yield and how to protect from pests. It was springtime and Mother Cat was out in the garden, of course, with her seedlings. A neighbor stopped by to chat. But this time the conversation was about teenagers. Mother Cat said, “Children are like seedlings. Give them space to grow.” (Fables)

tendons are like bamboo strips holding a body part (bone) to your muscle

Some of the deadliest massacres in the frontier wars were when settlers presented a fragrant gift to the aborigines laced with poison.

A dog’s tail is a flag of fur.

frog prince on a brick wall catching insects

morning after the earthquake, sun still rises

This dancing penguin is ahead of you on the road indicating you to follow him.

Indication of a Dancing Penguin: These women are an indication that the “dancing penguin” has not gone out of style despite the depressing times upon us. (1930's On the Road)

flowers get bitter as they get ancient