“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.” — J.M. Barre flight of fantasy window shopping for delight life’s necessity * * * Land of Enchantment ~ The Wayfinder Society window display takes Chester, Conn., holiday shoppers on flight of fancy • Photo by Jan … More Fantasyland
“Not just beautiful, though— the stars are like the trees in the forest, alive and breathing. And they’re watching me.” – Haruki Murakami points of light above reflections of reverence a hallowed stillness * * * Stars Everywhere ~ The magical illumination of stars, hung in celebration of the holiday season, may be found throughout … More Starry Night
“Moons and years pass by and are gone forever, but a beautiful moment shimmers through like a ray of light.” — Franz Grillparzer floating gently past shimmering hues of color bubbles filled with dreams * * * Glass Act ~ Master Glassblower, Jeffrey P’an of Mystic, Conn., decorates a Florence Griswold Museum holiday tree with … More Shimmering
“Time is a daunting thing; it’s inescapable. Some moments pass unobserved and others stay with us, remaining frozen, lasting a lifetime.” — Jacqueline Simon Gunn wrapped in silence motionless fragments of life frozen memories * * * Frozen ~ John Henry Twachman’s painting “Connecticut Shore – Winter” and motionless sailboat model set the mood of peaceful … More Moment in Time
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” — George Burns summer spill over branches dripping copper leaves will line my pockets * * * Copper Beech • Grand old tree lives up to its name • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Treasured” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor … More Treasured
“Time unfolds beauty, wonder, and mystery to reveal the auspicious tapestry of life.” ― A.D. Posey nature’s creation tapestry beyond compare carpet of prayer * * * Nature’s Tapestry ~ Forest floor carpet • Photo and “Tapestry” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2022
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu golden petals glow shimmer as a candle’s flame defeat of darkness * * * Nighttime Light ~ Golden Zinnia blossom a beacon in the dark • Photo and “Darkness” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022
“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop” – Ovid blankets of still earth quilted with tufts of flowers summer rests in peace * * * Season’s End ~ Tired tractor at Burnett’s Country Gardens, Salem, Conn., retired ‘til spring • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Earned Rest” haiku poem by Mary … More Earned Rest
“Life consists of two sides… light and dark, joy and sorrow. Without a balance, one cannot fully experience a full and well-rounded life.” — JoAnn Ross still-life of readings accounts of joy and sorrow well-thumbed pages * * * Still Life with Open Bible ~ In this 1885 painting, said to symbolize the different views … More Open Book
“If I’m left high and dry at the end of this wild journey, just taking it is a great feeling.” — Olivia Wilde seeking safe harbor sailing through troubled waters sea of discontent * * * Safe Harbor ~ Three-masted barque model sits safe and sound at Little Compton, RI, home dock • Photo and … More High and Dry
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 