“Find comfort in the knowledge that no imitator ever comes off as well as the original.” — Ann Landers sculpture can’t compete nature’s color outshines all imitation fails * * * Original Design ~ Terracotta sculpture loses to beauty of Rainbow Lorikeets • Photo and “Imitation” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“An abandoned place never stays abandoned, something will come and settle there!” — Mehmet Murat ildan blooms of fungus decorate abandoned walls hangout of spiders * * * Claiming these Walls ~Tree Swallow settles on new abode • Photo by Andrew Finn • “Abandoned” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“The day we stop exploring is the day we commit ourselves to live in a stagnant world, devoid of curiosity, empty of dreams.” — Neil deGrasse Tyson head cocked to side what are you saying to me curious to know * * * Body Language ~ “I’m listening. What do you say?” • Photo of … More Curiosity
“The last word should be the last word. It is like a finishing touch given to color; there is nothing more to add.” — Joseph Joubert give one extra touch just the final enhancement call me beautiful * * * Almost Ready ~ It’s that final effort that counts • Photo of Macaw at Flamingo … More Finishing Touch
“Earth’s crammed with heaven.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning river flows with gold nature’s enchantment runs deep concept of beauty * * * River of Gold ~ Spring beauty overflows the land • Field of Daffodils photo by Jan Logozzo • “Enchantment” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor • Best Easter and Passover greetings! © 2023
“That’s the beauty of a grand new day — it’s available to every person in unique and fresh ways.” — Margaret Feinberg artful prediction smoldering coal ignites sky painting of promise * * * Fresh Beginning ~ Sunrise brings new hopes, new prospect • Florida Sunrise photo by Jan Logozzo • “A New Day” haiku … More A New Day
“A society is in decay, final or transitional, when common sense really becomes uncommon.” — Gilbert K. Chesterton predictable state beauty decays with languor rekindle glory * * * Choice Bananas ~ Adult Morpho peleides butterflies are frugivores, or fruit feeders, often found feeding on decaying fruits • Butterflies Dining photo at Butterfly World by … More Decay
“Don’t let your character change color with your environment. Find out who you are and let it stay its true color.” — Rachel Scott colors give meaning more than just a dressing gown uniqueness revealed * * * Artist’s Palette ~ Splotch of bright color on white butterfly wings adds touch of distinction in world … More True Color
“There is a very fine line between loving life and being greedy for it.” — Maya Angelou stems stand still and tall blossoms fall over to earth blustery airstream * * * Straight Line ~ With its wings flashing patches of emerald green and gold, and its male wingspan of 4.9” (female 5.9”), the Cairns … More Fine Line
“Don’t live the same day over and over again and call that a life. Life is about evolving mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.” — Germany Kent stay top of the line interact with mindfulness move ahead with change * * * Easy Access ~ Star Cluster plants with their shallow blossoms provide easy access for visiting … More Engaging
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 