Bits and Pieces

“Life is a collection of a million tiny little moments and choices, like a handful of luminous pearls.” — Shauna Niequist which one shall I pick choice of bits and pieces flotilla of loose ends *.  *.  * Collection of remnants floating by prompts renewed interest in recycled treasures • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Bits and Pieces

Transformation

“Autumn burned brightly, a running flame through the mountains, a torch flung to the trees.” — Faith Baldwin miles of warm colors soon replaced with cold whiteness season’s last hurrah *   *   * Fall foliage paints New Hampshire landscape, to be transformed soon into snow covered ski country • Photo by Terry Logozzo • “Transformation” … More Transformation

Voice

“People receive the message of the soul through the voice. It is a voice, the tone that moves something in people.” — Rahat Fateh Ali Khan timbre of trumpets cuts through competing beauty ambiance of tone *.  *.  * Commanding voice of trumpets sets garden tone of beauty • Photo and “Voice” haiku by Mary … More Voice

Opulence

“Happiness does not completely depend on comfort or opulence.  Even a pauper can be happier than a prince.” — Ogwo David Emoni lounging in comfort wallowing in opulence life of decadence *.  *.  * Busy bee rests on soft bed of velvet petals • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Opulence” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Opulence

Blessings

“The soul unfolds itself, like a lotus of countless petals.” — Khalil Gibran feel their softness witness their face of beauty receive their blessings *.  *.  * Blossoms unfurl their petals, delivering the grace of their soul • Photo and “Blessings” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026

Splendor

“Sunsets, like childhood,  are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because they are fleeting.” — Richard Paul Evans sun now hunkers down a pinhole on edge of night leaking pure splendor *.  *.  * Sunset, water and a clouded sky spread beauty over the world • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Splendor

Tough Day

“Sixty-five million years ago  the dinosaurs had a bad day.” —Phil Plait we’ve all had bad days this is one to remember a six-pack awaits *.  *.  * Tired turkey makes its way home after a tough day at work • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tough Day” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026

History

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history  of the past.” — Thomas Jefferson sentinel tower staring out with vacant eyes ghost of days past *.  *.  * Now dormant Fort Hancock lookout tower served vital strategic role during World Wars I and II guarding the southern approach to New York Harbor … More History

Precious

“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.” — Frank A. Clark very cute am I being precious brings notice love is all I want *.  *.  * Cuteness of baby Muscovy duck brings oohh’s and aahh’s, at least for the moment. Just wait ‘til he grows up… … More Precious

Sanctuary

“Be it deep or shallow, red or black, sand or clay,  the soil is the link between the rock core  of the earth and the living things on its surface.” — Roy W. Simpson plush carpet of leaves covers warts and rocks of earth decorator’s choice *.  *.  * Leafy groundcover turns empty stretch of … More Sanctuary