“The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.” — Mericius the power of three a triad of separates accord in numbers * * * Party of three – American White Ibis stand separately but together • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Power of Three” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“It is not titles that honor men, but men that honor titles.” — Machiavelli maintain character obligation of title upholding honor * * * Sir Harrold lives up to his royalty title, ruling the roost of his forever home, bringing love and joy to all whose lives he touches • Watercolor painting and “Royalty” haiku … More Royalty
“Kindness is like snow— it beautifies everything it covers.” Kahlil Gibran crystalized snowflakes blanketing mountains and plains frosty coats of warmth * * * It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride, as evidenced by antique toy sleigh and passenger in the Florence Griswold Museum Holiday Magic decor, Old Lyme, CT • “Snowbound” haiku and photo … More Snowbound
“The best Christmas trees come very close to exceeding nature.” — Richelle Goodrich floral ornaments outshine colored Christmas lights adornments of hope * * * A Winter Wonderland of Flowers, created by Stacey Danielson for Florence Griswold Museum 2023 Holiday celebration • Photo and “Floral Ornaments” haiku by Mary O’Connor • A Merry Christmas and … More Floral Ornaments
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama enjoy little things relish the taste of a laugh happiness menu * * * “Be as happy as a seagull with a French fry.” So says this whimsical artistic creation hung on a 2024 Buoys by the Bay Holiday Tree, Niantic, … More Be Happy
“Like a paper sculpture, our lives can be molded into works of art.” — Unknown curls of rolled paper simplicity at its best realm of creation * * * The art of Quilling uses thin strips of rolled, coiled, pleated or folded paper to create images, such as this curled cat ornament by Master Quiller, … More Curled Cat
“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” Oscar Wilde holiday baubles elegant jewels of light adornments of joy * * * Tiny lights explode baubles of color into bursts of joy • Tiny lights and colorful ornaments line the walls of the … More Baubles and Lights
“True delicacy, that most beautiful heart-leaf of humanity, exhibits itself most significantly in little things.” — Mary Howitt lace fit for a queen delicate but not fragile gift of loveliness * * * Delicate moments may be found in everyday moments of life • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Delicate Moments” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Delicate Moments
“Fall colors are funny. They’re so bright and intense and beautiful. It’s like nature is trying to fill you up with color, to saturate you so you can stockpile it before winter turns everything muted and dreary.” Siobhan Vivian absence of color sapped from former enjoyment time now to recharge * * * Though white … More Washed Out
“Every day is a renewal, every morning the daily miracle. This joy you feel is life.” — Gertrude Stein winged messengers soar maneuvers of renewal aerial envoys * * * Birds in flight serve as symbols of hope and renewal, inspiring appreciation of beauty as we navigate through life • “In Flight” photo by Jan … More Renewal
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 