“It’s pretty easy to decide to roll with the punches, to look at the enormity of natural disaster and choose to hunker down and do less. It’s more important than ever, I think, to persist and make a dent in the universe instead.” — Seth Godin when the day goes bad better to tackle trouble hiding … More Hunker Down
“A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.” — Morihel Ueshiba stand straight shoulders back good posture boosts self esteem hold head up and high * * * Be inspired and Say Yes! to Your Creative Self. Be one of two lucky winners to receive a complimentary copy of this fun book … More Posturing
“Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o’clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap.” — Barbara Jordan close eyes to the world block out the day’s commotion nothing will be lost * * * Hunter by … More Naptime
“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
“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 isn’t black and white. It’s a million gray areas, don’t you find?” — Ridley Scott truth hidden in gray cover-up of age and facts here and now image * * * Most active at night or dusk, yellow-crowned night herons are seen in the light of day in gray-and-black plumage and long head plumes … More Beauty of Gray
“In the backyard of my childhood home, every tree was a fortress, every bush a hiding spot, and every puddle an ocean to explore.” – Unknown perched high overhead home a castle of remnants birthplace memories * * * Connect with Memories ~ Osprey on nest of sticks and rags is sight to remember and … More Memories
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” — Eleanor Roosevelt stretch way of seeing picture wow of tomorrow see beyond what’s real “ * * Envisioning ~ “This is what I will look like!” says the dusky brown-gray feathered cygnet, swimming beside the beautiful white-feathered adult swan … More Envision
“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” — Aaron Rose waters black with depth project image of coolness reflection of soul * * * Moody Light ~ Black waters absorb whiteness of ducks ٭ Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Moody Light haiku by Mary O’Connor Conditions of temperature and light project … More Moody Light
“People are most creative when they care about their work and they’re stretching their skills.” — Teresa Amabile stretch the way you see woven basket with pansies wren sees otherwise * * * See beyond the expected ~ Hanging basket of pansies. Nest nestled in folds. Check out “Say Yes! to Your Creative Self” for … More Stretching Exercises
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