Shadow
March 20, 2017
“Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern of the shadows, the light and dark which that thing provides.” — Junichiro Tanizaki * * * Patterns of Outreach — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
Category: Art
Splash of hope
March 2, 2017
“Laughter sparkles like a splash of water in the sunlight.” — author unknown “Sometimes that which we fear strengthens our spirt and gives us splash of hope.” — Harley King * * * Fountains at the Esplanade, Fort Lauderdale, FL — Photos by Mary O’Connor © 2017
Bonding
February 13, 2017
“Attachment to a baby is a long-term process, not a single, magical moment. The opportunity for bonding at birth may be compared to falling in love—staying in love takes longer and demands more work.” — T. Berry Brazelton * * * Baboon family met along the roadside in Tanzania. Watercolor painting by Mary … More Bonding
Resolve
February 2, 2017
“For me, this is not a day of fanfare. This is a day of serious resolve for what I believe is a most important position.” — Asa Hutchinson * * * Sculpted by Nilda Comas, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Venetian Arts Society, the “Florida” monument stands in Smoker Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL, in … More Resolve
Going in Circles
January 30, 2017
“Patterns exist in our seemingly patternless lives, and the most common pattern is the circle.” — Dean Koontz * * * Painting in circles – Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017
Observation
January 5, 2017
“People observe the colors of a day only at its beginnings and ends, but to me it’s quite clear that a day merges through a multitude of shades and intonations, with each passing moment.” — Markus Zusak * * * “Shades of Green” – Bergdorf holiday window display, 5th Avenue, New York City, … More Observation
Possibilities
December 29, 2016
“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.” — Gloria Steinem Saks 5th Avenue, New York City, Holiday windows. * * * Photos by Mary O’Connor © 2016
Dust
December 26, 2016
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Berthold Auerbach * * * Magical Dust. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
Childhood
December 22, 2016
“Candy is childhood, the best and bright moments you wish could have lasted forever.” —Dylan Lauren Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and the brightest of holidays to one and all! * * * Holiday decorations at Saks 5th Ave., New York City. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
Child Again
December 19, 2016
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” — Laura Ingalls Wilder “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, … More Child Again
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