There are many different ways of looking at life.  Look for the differences between yourself and others, and learn to embrace them as part of the color and music of life.  In this painting, the plum blossom symbolizes strength and harmony.  The splendid, long-tailed rooster symbolizes long-life and prosperity.  There are four Chinese characters in traditional form and in regular script (to be read from left to right): "Ping An Fu Gui" means safe and sound, peaceful and well-being, good fortune and prosperity. This long-tailed fancy rooster wishes you a successful and prosperous year of Rooster. To learn more, please visit Chinese Zodiac. (7/23/04)