“When you can’t change the direction of the wind— adjust your sails.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr. tracking winds of change direction set by airstream guiding turn of force *. *. * Still as a weather vane, Great Blue Heron faces into the wind, setting course for the day • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Weather vane
“Big things are built one brick at a time.” — Lysa TerKeurst one stick at a time eye on nest for family planned parenthood *. *. * Wood Stork builds nest for future family, one stick at a time • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Family Planning” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight — it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower you talkin’ to me? power of size dynamic positive mind wins *. *. * More than 170 to 180 bird species of large and small shapes and sizes … More Mindset
“Glory lies in the attempt to reach one’s goal and not in reaching it.” — Mahatma Gandhi stretch to the limit meet challenge with conviction reach beyond comfort*. *. * Great White Heron stretches neck high to reach the sky • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “A Stretch” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” — Coco Chanel quiet elegance delicate simplicity arresting statement *. *. * Long, filamentous plumes set off Snowy Egret’s pure beauty • Photo in Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, by Jan Logozzo • “Pure Elegance” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026.
“Don’t be afraid to wear fancy dress-up pieces with your everyday denim jeans/shorts.” — Disha Patani lavish adornment frivolous embellishment decked out in full bling *. *. * Great Blue Heron strikes glamorous pose with all-out neckline bling • Photo and “All Dressed-up” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Diving is the discovery of space, of the unknown, the immense adventure.” — Jacques Cousteau step into untold explore frontiers of newness thrill of discovery *. *. * Often called “ironheads” due to their featherless heads and necks, wood storks favor cypress swamps and mangroves for nesting • Photo at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida by … More Deep Dive
“Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.” — Thomas Aquinas soak tensions away bath’s therapeutic powers tub of refreshment *. *. * Just enough water for a tiny sparrow’s refreshing bath · Photo by Jan Logozzo · “Bath time” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“All right everyone, line up alphabetically according to your height.” — Casey Stengel makings of teamwork structural cohesiveness strength in synergy *. *. * Flying in straight lines, birds use the updraft from the bird in front, saving energy to make migration more efficient while gaining predator protection though strength in numbers · Photo of … More In Line
“After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, after life’s cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace.” — Helen Steiner Rice stillness and quiet spin-offs of evening’s light undeniably healing * * * Quiet beauty of great white stepping through the marsh intensified in golden light • Photo and “Stillness” haiku by … More Stillness
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 