“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.” — Martin Luther King hoping for progress accelerate speed of change integrate forces * * * Hopes for Progress ~ 54 years later, words of Martin Luther King still resonate. • Photo of Jacobite Steam Train as it rolls into … More Remembrance
“I am going to make everything around me beautiful, that will be my life.” – Elsie de Wolfe home decor ideas outside beauty transcends walls lush paper patterns * * * Wall Art ~ Elegant wallpaper • Photo of American White Ibis by Jan Logozzo • “Home Décor” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. light, color and love hiding in darkness of life waiting to be found * * * Darkness ~ Love and color hide in black rose • Photo by Jan Logozzo … More Dark Side
“Everyone is dancing!” — Al Bailey 129 penguins line the road to neighborhood party all are invited the Muppets host— Kermit the Frog assumes Travolta disco role Fozzie Bear Miss Piggy the Swedish Chef— they’ll all be there dancing and partying under the lights til the night is late and holiday joy is spent * … More Party Time!
“Bring the sky beneath your feet and listen to celestial music everywhere.” — Rumi heaven’s orchestra tunes up as cherubs gather playing notes of hope * * * Heaven’s Orchestra ~ Classic Cherub Medallions • Photo and haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021 Classic Holiday Gift! “Passing Shadows” ~ New gift book by Mary O’Connor. … More Orchestra
“The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect!” — Charles N. Barnard strings of colored lights odds and whatever you have best decorations * * * Lobster Pot Tree ~ What else would the Borough of Stonington, Conn., do with all its lobster pots than build a Christmas tree on the town dock? Some … More Holiday Decorations
“There is a music that forms sometimes, from the pairing of two people. An inescapable cadence that continues on.” — Jason Mott pairs of two bring strength “me-too”s rally together common cause connects * * * Pairings ~Two by two, animals march aboard Noah’s Ark. Classic biblical pairings portrayed in Florence Griswold Museum holiday decorations. • Photo and … More Common Cause
“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” — James M. Barrie winter’s cold withers wrapped in warm shades of summer memories outlive * * * Roses Recalled ~ Lush Florence Griswold Museum summer garden reduced to memory • Photo and “Memories” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021 Perfect Holiday … More Memories
“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it… it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” — Unknown price of freedom paid scars carved into limbs and lives will they ever heal * * * High Price ~ Veteran’s Day carving • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Price … More Price Paid
“But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass.” — J.R.R. Tolkien wings spread across sky those below huddle in fear a passing shadow * * * Double Duty ~ When you purchase a copy of the inspirational new book “Passing Shadows” , you will be helping veterans transition … More Double Duty
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