“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” — Hamilton Wright Mabie festive lights and cheer holiday remembrances reflect time and love * * * Built with lobster traps and 460 hand-painted buoys, the Stonington (CT) Lobster Trap Tree lights up the town dock in annual tribute to the … More Holiday Tribute
“The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” — Samuel Butler total devotion joyful canine behavior playful dance of love * * * Bundle of energy and fun, Pepper … More Best Buddy
“The greatest art in the world is the art of storytelling.” — Cecil B. DeMille artist’s tales bring smiles cow tails connect spots of hearts fantasy at best * * * Painted cows grazed the grounds at the FloGris Museum in Old Lyme to promote the museum’s summertime Cow Tales exhibit of animal paintings by … More Cow Tales
“Majesty is not just in size, but in the beauty of the moment.” — Unknown stature of greatness distinction of an icon borders on supreme * * * Tending to be more solitary than female does, the male buck is differentiated by its rack of antlers, which are made of bone and can grow up … More Majestic
“What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare.” — W. H. Davies nature’s loveliness there it is in front of you just staring you down * * * Little fawn stares right back at the camera • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Staring” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Staring
“When one is remarkably, magnificently, strikingly and unequivocally cute, obedience is overkill.” — Unknown long ears, soulful eyes loyalty personified soul of gentleness * * * Humphrey and Walter, the epitome of beloved Basset Hounds, sit patiently on their people Ron and Scott’s doorstep • Watercolor painting and “Beloved” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Life would be pretty boring if I didn’t explore. It’s about letting my ears take me on an adventure to soak in everything I can.” — Trombone Shorty ears kept close to ground way to sense what’s going on catch what eyes don’t see * * * Known for its long ears and distinctive white, … More All Ears
“It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” — Howard Ruff may be warm today get set for tomorrow’s cold be snug as a bug * * * Dried leaves, gathered now, will insulate gray squirrel’s version of tomorrow’s warm and cozy feather bed • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Ready Set” haiku by Mary … More Ready Set
“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” — Luciano Pavarotti dining out is good enjoy sense of fine feasting take-out menu works * * * Tender spring leaves make tasty roadside snack for young white-tailed … More Dining Out
“Everything comes in time to him who knows how to wait.” — Leo Tolstoy await right moment timing makes big difference prize worth waiting for * * * Alligator waits in sun; timing unfortunate for turtle passing by as jaws of hunter snap shut • Photos at Wakodahatchee Wetlands by Jan Logozzo • “Patience” haiku … More Patience
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