“It’s in moments like these that you forget how soothing the sea can be, and you remember its power and force.” — Michelle Segrest sails catching the wind bow setting course through life’s seas powerful beauty * * * Wings of the Eagle — US Coast Guard cadets departs from New London, CT on a … More Eagle’s Wings
“Children need to have stand-and-stare time, time imagining and pursuing their own thinking processes or assimilating their experiences through play or just observing the world around them.” – Teresa Belton so much to absorb treasures hidden all around soaking up knowledge * * * Discovery Time ~ Still in their pinfeathers, young Egyptian geese step … More Big Wide World
“Why don’t kids understand that their nap is not for them but for us?” — Alyson Hannigan okay kids, nap time mama needs well deserved break just some breathing space * * * Time Out ~ Egyptian Goose settles her little ones down for some afternoon rest. (The Egyptian Goose is not actually a goose, … More Afternoon Nap
“The secret to a successful hire is this: look for the people who want to change the world.” — Marc Benioff dress to show my worth strong image sways selection really want that job * * * Preparation ~ Egret preens finery to present self in best light • “Job Interview” haiku and photo by … More Job Interview
“The physical language of the body is so much more powerful than words.” — Bill Irwin classical movements lines and shapes of expression loftiest language * * * Aerial Maneuver ~ Great Blue Heron lands smoothly—a finished ballet • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Ballerina” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“Your body is the direct result of what you eat as well as what you don’t eat.” – Gloria Swanson eat beautiful foods benefit from head to toe nutrient richness * * * Shades of Pink ~ The color of Roseate Spoonbill plumage is diet-driven. Feathers can range from pale to bright pink, depending on … More Rich Diet
“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.” — Albert Einstein reach in wide circle grasp totality of life take in its richness * * * Dynamics at Work ~ With its wingspan of 60-65 inches, Wood … More Embrace
“Having a safe space to imagine and dream and (re)invent yourself is the first step to being happy and successful, whatever road you choose to pursue.” — Ashley Bryan securing safe space priority of the day place of well-being * * * Under Cover ~ Pine tree canopy provides safe shelter • “Safe Space” haiku … More Safe Space
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take in between two deep breaths.” — Etty Hillesum working long and hard not always best therapy better to relax * * * Recharging ~ Wood Storks at Wakodahatchee Wetlands take break from day’s activity • Photo and “Best Approach” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Best Approach
“Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings.” — Charles Douglas Jackson smooth flight important but won’t matter in the end without safe landing * * * Flaps Down ~ Wood Stork circles in for landing over Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray, Fla • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Flaps Down” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Flaps Down
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 