I am a writer, poet, community volunteer, pupil of psychology, writing instructor, guest speaker, artist, lover of nature, curious traveler and author of Life Is Full of Sweet Spots, An Exploration of Joy, as well as Dreams of a Wingless Child, a book of award-winning poetry. An advocate of the power of writing as an agent of change, I enjoy speaking to community groups about the joy of making words sing and conduct creative poetry writing workshops for inmates at the State of Connecticut’s York Correctional Institution. As a writer and a painter, I enjoy living along the Connecticut shore, where I infuse everyday observations of the natural world with the sensitivity and insightfulness that tend to define my experience of life. It is these reflections that have helped me realize that one need not look far to find an element of peace, of celebration, of joy, in this inordinate world of which we are all a part.
“We are all time travelers, journeying together into the future. But let us make that journey together with open minds, open eyes, and open hearts.” — Erol Ozan time may tick away transformed into memories turned into new thoughts * * * Tick, Tick, Tick ~ Ye Olde Cuckoo Clock watches time at the Florence … More Time Warp
“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” — Henry David Thoreau forest cathedral nature’s pillowed sanctuary spiritual stronghold * * * Found in the annual Wee Faerie Village exhibition at Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, CT, Church of the Morning Wing on Harmony Island is a place of peace and hope for those … More Sanctuary
“Once upon a time, there was a Magic Kingdom made of hopes and childhood fantasies. A timeless place where every land was filled with wonder.” — Julie Andrews realm of young at heart merry-go-round of childhood aura of fancy * * * This enchanting carousel invites visitors to climb aboard for an imaginary whirl on … More Young at Heart
“The world is intertwined and we therefore have to be gentle in the way we treat one another and the Earth, so that our impact on others is benevolent and good.” — Maya Soetoro-Ng entangled patterns soft edges sharp lines converge neighborhood make-up * * * Complement of stems, spikes and softness • Photo and … More Entanglement
“We are mosaics. Pieces of light, love, history, stars… Glued together with magic and music and words.” ― Anita Krizzan fragments of one’s life designs and colors cry out masterful story * * * Mosaic of Monarch butterfly’s wings adds touch of drama to garden’s beauty • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Extra Beauty” haiku by … More Extra Beauty
“To believe in faeries is to step into an enchanted space where the rational mind meets the irrational heart, and all things become possible.” — Brian Froud mystical murmurs hiding place of enchantment speaking to the soul * * * An “Enchanted Environment” awaits visitors to the Mystical Murmurs installation at Florence Griswold Museum in … More Enchanted
“A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.” — Washington Irving origin of joy overflow of pure beauty cascade of jewels * * * Fountain of flowers showers spirits of ecstasy • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Origin of Joy” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern, the light and dark which that thing provides.” — Junichiro Tanizaki layer on layer sign of celestial beauty always ascending * * * With its intricate, turning pattern, the Echeveria plant’s distinctive rosette design captures the symbolic essence of beauty, grace and spiritual … More Symbolic Pattern
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see it.” — Confucius silky lightweight floss rises in commonplace world beauty shows power * * * Silky strands of milkweed fiber drift from burst pods. Naturally buoyant and water repellent, milkweed floss was valued during World War II to fill life jackets for soldiers. Two 20-pound bags … More Lightweight Power
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates embrace growth thru change focus on forging ahead prospect of progress * * * With their bright bands of yellow, black and white, Monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed host plant before their … More Change for Tomorrow
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 