“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” — Frank Gehry Bronzed windows of contemporary building (above) in castle district of Budapest, Hungary, reflect turrets and fantasy design of neo-Romanesque Fisherman’s Bastion. Designed in 1902, the Disney-like structure with its seven turrets represents the seven Magyar tribes that settled in Hungary at … More Timelessness
for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.” — Vincent Van Gogh * * * Watercolor artist in Bonnet House gardens, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
If you want love, give love, if you want honesty, give honesty, if you want respect, give respect. You get in return what you give!” — Unknown * * * Las Olas, Florida, glass building stories, photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally, you see things as they really are, and that is the most horrible thing in the world.” — Oscar Wilde * * * Margaritaville Hotel lobby chandelier, Hollywood, Florida, photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
no matter how close or far apart you may be. A friend is someone who is always there and will always, always care. A friend is a feeling of forever in your heart.” — Unknown * * * “Hands of Hope” handcrafted pottery from Isan Pottery artisans at the Good Shepherd Sister’s Village Vocational Training Centre, Nong Khai, … More “A friend is a hand that is always holding yours,
There is an art, they say, to falling. Turn one’s face to the side. Stay loose, arms and legs bent, body relaxed. It is an art I am yet to master, falling more likely face first, catapulting headlong, fearing to miss one tiny step in this affair of love. For that’s what it is. Drawn … More Falling with grace
is embellish it for its greater beauty, so that oncoming generations can look back to the shapes we leave here and get the same thrill that I get in looking back at theirs—at the Parthenon, at Chartres Cathedral.” — Philip Johnson Best wishes for a new year of peace for all throughout the world. * * … More “I like the thought that what we are to do on this earth
for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.” ― Edith Sitwell, British poet Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
it beautifies everything it covers.” — Unknown May peace and joy be yours in this holiday season and beyond. * * * “Winter Whites” watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2015
without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” — John Steinbeck * * * Northern Cardinal, watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor, painted from photo reference by class instructor, Bivenne Harvey Staiger.
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 