Life Is Full of Sweet Spots

“Beauty is not in the face;

beauty is a light

in the heart.”

— Kahlil Gibran

cosmetic beauty

hides imagined shortcomings

deceptive veneer

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Pretty Pug Face ~ With her smooth velvety ears and facial wrinkles and beauty spots, Abby Rose is the center of attention with her longtime friend and owner, Erika. • Watercolor pet portrait and “Pretty Face” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor

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Beauty Spots Uncovered

“Passing Shadows” ~ Third in series of joy-centered books by Mary O’Connor, Passing Shadows is filled with surprising full-color photos, watercolor paintings and complementary words. Each page uncovers new perspectives on everyday spots of beauty.   Available at local retail shops, as well as at the Florence Griswold Museum and Amazon.com.