“Sometimes I sit and think and other times I just sit.” —Leroy Satchel Paige paying attention staying still to hear and see mysteries unfold * * * Still as a Statue ~ Great Blue Heron, just sitting • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Observation” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 See What Is Just … More Observation
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” — Joyce Meyer waiting may be hard being patient is harder both worth practicing * * * Mabel, rescued lab mix, and her new “Forever Friends” celebrate “National Love Your Pet Day.” • Watercolor painting and “Patience” haiku by … More Patience
“People who stare deserve the looks they get.” — Malcolm Forbes staring at others invasion of privacy expect return glare * * * Studied Look ~ Brazilian Squirrel Monkey stares down at visitors to Bonnet House in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Bad Practice” Haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 … More Bad Practice
“Spider silk is thirty times thinner than a human hair and very light, but do not let this fool you. It is the strongest fiber found in nature.” — Kay DeSilva silk spun in the lawn traps passing lions and things webs stronger than steel * * * Trapped ~ Golden Silk Spider spins sticky … More Entanglement
“One is never overdressed or underdressed with a little black dress.” — Karl Lagerfeld add a strand of pearls simple becomes elegant everyday couture * * * All Dressed Up ~ Adult male Anhinga impresses with silver and white streaks across black back and wings • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “High Fashion” haiku poem … More High Fashion
“Some of the worst mistakes in my life were haircuts.” — Jim Morrison iconic haircut spiky do is traumatic call it bad hair day * * * How about that Spiky Do! ~ Brown Pelican poses for portrait on Pompano Beach, Fla. Pier • Photo and “Hair Cut” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022
“When I eat with my friends, it is a moment of real pleasure, when I really enjoy life.” — Monica Bellucci good table manners stay away from politics don’t talk with mouth full * * * Dinner Party ~ Wild Blue-crowned Parakeets in Florida feast at domestic bird feeder • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Dinner Party
“When I sit here by the sea and listen to the sound of the waves, I feel free from all obligations and people of this world.” — Henry David Thoreau waves, they ebb and flow sending vibrations of sound healing medium * * * Sound Waves ~ Performance at Pompano Beach • Video and “Sound … More Sound Waves
“Childhood is that state which ends the moment a puddle is first viewed as an obstacle instead of an opportunity.” — Michael K. Williams delight of puddles jump in and enjoy the splash sensory freedom * * * Saying “yes!” to puddle play ~ Little ducklings take advantage of puddles, muddy or not! • Photo … More Puddles
“A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement.” — Rachel Carlson childhood perspective open only to delight just captivating * * * In Ollie’s eyes ~ The whole world is fresh and new • Watercolor painting of Ollie and “Fascination” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 