“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
“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
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Berthold Auerbach * * * Magical Dust. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 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
“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
“In life, surround yourself with those who light your path.” — Author Unknown * * * Thousands of young and old lined the streets of Niantic (Conn.) to view Saturday night’s 28th annual Light Parade with its colorfully lit holiday floats. — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” — Helen Keller * * * Christmas lights at Manhattan’s Rockefeller Plaza – Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“Rest and be thankful.” — William Wordsworth A Happy Thanksgiving Day to all! * * * Eddie — just waiting for a touch of love. Watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person’s point of view and see things from that person’s angles as well as from your own.” — Henry Ford * * * Lines and angles, Niantic Boardwalk, Niantic, Conn. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
“I generally wade in blind and trust to fate and instinct to see me through.” — Peter Straub * * * Egret in marsh photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 