Home

“Our homes should inspire us to go out into the world to do great things and then welcome us back for refreshment.” — Melissa Michaels Melissa Michaels *   *   * No One Home  — Avian condo, photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Sensational

“There’s something about autumn that wakes up our senses and reminds us to live…”— Author Unknown *   *   * Autumn Brilliance— Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Wings

“There are two things parents should give their children: roots and wings. Roots to give them bearing and a sense of belonging, but also wings to help free them from constraints and prejudices and give them other ways to travel (or rather, to fly.)” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe   “We were all born with wings. … More Wings

Waves

“Life is a series of waves to be embraced and overcome.” — Danny Meyer “There’s nothing more beautiful than the way the ocean refuses to stop kissing the shoreline, no matter how many times it’s sent away.” —  Sarah Kay               “A woman’s heart is a deep ocean of secrets.” — … More Waves

Loyalty

“Look out for the people who look out for you. Loyalty is everything.” — Author unknown *   *   * Osprey on the lookout  — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017

Together

“Good relationships don’t just happen. They take time, patience, and two people willing to face any obstacle thrown their way.” — Nicky Gumbel *   *   * Mallard couple —  Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017  

Kaleidoscope

“The world is your kaleidoscope, and the varying combinations of colors which at every succeeding moment it presents to you are the exquisitely adjusted pictures of your ever-moving thoughts.” — James Allen *   *   * Circle of Koi — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Try working together

“A conference is a gathering of people who singly can do nothing, but together can decide that nothing can be done.” — Fred Allen *   *   * “What to do, what to do?” — Photo of egrets just hanging out by Jan Logozzo © 2017