“The living self has one purpose only: to come into its own fullness of being, as a tree comes into full blossom, or a bird into spring beauty….” — D.H. Lawrence beauty overwhelms deletes all hints of dullness shuts misery down * * * Magnolia blossoms: iconic symbols of romance, love and joy • Photo … More Fullness
“Beauty is the promise of happiness.” Edmund Burke story of springtime days graced with new beginnings seed time of fresh starts * * * Springtime’s blossoms speak of new beginnings, promise and possibility • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “New Beginnings” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“No man is an island, no man lives alone.” — John Donne not alone in world collective dependency part of larger whole * * * Great White Egret poses in solo meditation • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Alone” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Everything comes in time to him who knows how to wait.” — Leo Tolstoy await right moment timing makes big difference prize worth waiting for * * * Alligator waits in sun; timing unfortunate for turtle passing by as jaws of hunter snap shut • Photos at Wakodahatchee Wetlands by Jan Logozzo • “Patience” haiku … More Patience
“The art of achievement is the art of making life – your life – a masterpiece.” — Wilferd Peterson masterpiece in paint transcends history and time perpetuates life * * * “Last Supper” painting, projected on PBS studio walls in an Immersive Art Experience, transcends time in this showcase of Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mastery … More Masterpiece
“For once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” — Leonardo da Vinci enchantment with space flying machines search new worlds invention of means * * * Precursor to today’s satellite imagery, Leonardo da … More Flying
“The apparent world, the one which is perceived, with its figures, its brightness, its colors, is a psychical product, a creation of the observer.” — Vasco Ronchi look up at the stars sensation of wondrous sight sense of existence * * * Brilliance of Leonardo DaVinci’s artistic and scientific fascination is displayed in “DaVinci,” a … More Brilliance
“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” — Okakura Kakuzo perfumed with color blossoms of scent and softness balm for one’s sorrow * * * Bouquets of flowers spread their loveliness, a gift of comfort. With thanks to all for their best wishes at time of my sister, Judy’s, passing • Photo and … More Comfort
“You have to create your life. You have to carve it like a sculpture.” — William Shatner sculpted marble stone excess carved away in space creation of life * * * Essence of sculpture, a reflection of existence • Photo and “Sculpted” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“There is no place like the beach… where the land meets the sea and the sea meets the sky.” — Umair Siddiqui mesmerizing state caught up in nature’s comfort landscape of relief * * * Sun, sea, blue sky and Adirondack chairs—ingredients of peace and comfort • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Seashore” haiku by … More Seashore
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 