“The kind of happy that goes all the way through your soul happy. I need to finger paint more often! “ — Carolyn Dube sensory freedom happiness in the making artistic statement *. *. * Opening to the day’s sun, water lilies appear as tiny pots of colorful paints— happy expression in the making • Photo … More Paint Pots
“Every day is not just another assignment; it is a small, but contained, voyage of discovery.” — David Doubilet leaving safe harbor open to uncertainty testing the unknown *. *. * Destined to become one of the most tragic legends of the sea, the doomed RMS Titanic steams toward its intended New York destination with … More Voyage
“Family is where life begins and love never ends.” — Oprah Winfrey prized family time bonding though gene-seeded love foundation of life *. *. * Carved out of one piece of semi-precious Sprinstone, “United Family” sculpture speaks to the central role of family life. Over 2,000 carvings by Zimbabwean artists are found at the ZimSculpt … More Family Time
“There’s no love like the first.” — Nicholas Sparks power of young love draw me close with tenderness magnetic appeal *. *. * Young love, first love, magic whenever • One of over 2,000 ZimSculpt carvings by Zimbabwean artists exhibited at the Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Young Love” … More Young Love
“Curly hair has a personality all by itself… a little crazy, a little sweet, and a lot of fun.” — Unknown curly hair envy those with straight want waves and more free from bad hair days *. *. * Zimbabwean artists tell their stories through stone. Holding her head of massive curls high, Curly Locks … More Curly Locks
“But all God’s angels come to us disguised.” — James Russell Lowell tropical angels gracing azure blue waters heavenly blessings *. *. * One of over 2,000 works by Zimbabwean artists in the ZimSculpt exhibition at the Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House, this highly polished Angelfish sculpture is carved in Springstone, an exceptionally hard, semi-precious stone. … More Angels
“I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape. Something waits beneath it; the whole story doesn’t show.” – Andrew Wyeth swathed in winter’s cold frost bitten limbs of the earth seasonal silence * * * Bone chilling cold numbs rebirth and growth • “Winterscape” watercolor painting and haiku by Mary … More Winterscape
“You never know you’re in a bubble until it pops.” — Andrew Revkin life in a bubble comfortable and secure lost reality * * * Living in one’s own bubble, shielded from actuality • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “In a Bubble” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Your life is your canvas, and you are the masterpiece. There are a million ways to be kind, amazing, fabulous, creative, bold, and interesting.” — Kerli fabulous fifties decade of extravagance dazzling chrome and fins *. *. * Classic car lovers and retro enthusiasts alike find much to enjoy at the Dauer Museum of Classic … More Fabulous
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” – John Muir place of soothing joy healing reserve of beauty nature’s sacred ground * * * Formed by sand and stones from melting Ice Age glaciers, the 30’ diameter, 15’ deep granite Basin in Franconia Notch, NH, … More Soothing
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 