“I want to be proud of this country, but when aspects of our policy don’t align with my ethics, I want to protest them and try to change them.” — Shepard Fairey with sidewalks all full voices speak up for fairness drown out injustice * * * Wood Storks communicate by snapping their bills together … More Speak Up
“Faith is stepping out on nothing and landing on something” — Cornel West dance on tips of toes lightness a state of true grace strength of loveliness * * * Wings down for smooth landing • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Touchdown” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Nicknames stick to people, and the most ridiculous are the most adhesive.” — Thomas Chandler Haliburton given name substitute moniker handed in jest portrayal that sticks * * * With their scaly featherless black heads and necks, Wood Storks have been called such names as flinthead, stonehead, iron head and gourdhead. A more apt portrayal … More Nickname
“You’ll have a lot more respect for a bird after you try making a nest.” — Cynthia Lewis home in the making building center of safety place for raising dreams # # # Nest building time at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Nesting” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Forget the years, forget distinctions. Leap into the boundless and make it your home.” — Zhuangzi moment by moment realize joy of being natural movement * * * Movements of Brown Pelican reflect joy of being. Call it a natural expression of Zen • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Practice of Zen” haiku by Mary … More Practice of Zen
“When you have no idea how to surrender and you’re tied up in knots, just breathe!” — Judith Orloff tied up in a knot alarm and worries constrict relax and feel free * * * Pelican gains forward headway regardless of tangled perspective • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tied in knots” haiku by Mary … More Tied in knots
“Chill out, relax and have an open mind.” — George Noory playground of blue sky place to soar and glide and chill set calm spirit free * * * Brown Pelican takes advantage of blue sky’s aerodynamic currents • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Chill out” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it.” — Ivan Panin put ear to the ground listen to accounts of fact instrument of truth * * * Sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms on the grounds of the Bonnet House invite visitors to explore the beauty of art and nature with larger-than-life creations … More Big Ears
“The peacock has become one of my regular sources of inspiration from nature.” — Matthew Williamson feathers and flowers insurmountable beauty nature’s potency * * * Explore the beauty of art and nature with sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms exhibit. Scattered throughout the grounds of the Bonnet House, larger-than-life interpretive sculptures of animals and plants … More Forest Forms
“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
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 