“That’s another great thing about getting older. Your life is written on your face.” — Frances McDormand toll of battles won scars and wrinkles price to pay facial work of art * * * Story Told ~ Signs of wear and tear • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Etchings of Age” haiku and blog post … More Etchings of Age
“When life is not coming up roses, look to the weeds and find the beauty hidden within them.” — L.F. Young stand still in the weeds hiding place for pure beauty mix of counterparts * * * Hidden Presence ~ Beauty stands out • Photo of heron in hiding spot and “Lost in the Weeds” … More Lost in the Weeds
“If you cut corners, you just keep on going in circles.” — Grant Stoelwinder figuring out life one direction then other straight path works the best * * * Getting nowhere ~ Going round and round, over and over • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “In Circles” haiku and blog post by Mary O’Connor © … More In Circles
“In winter, we must protect one another, keep each other warm, share our strengths.” — George R.R. Martin move close together warm cold bones with shot of heat how we miss that sun * * * Cold Bones ~ As ice closes in • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Cold Bones” haiku and blog by … More Cold Bones
“The turkey, the sweet potatoes, the stuffing, the pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we all can agree so vehemently about?” — Nora Ephron purchase deterrence no one wants a blue turkey color camouflage * * * All in the Dressing ~ Turkeys figure way to avoid a prime place at the dinner table • … More Turkey Talk
“He looked like something that had just gotten loose from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” — Harpo Marx all done up, made up dressed in colorful costume downright amusing * * * Looking Good in Yellow ~ Turkey Farm residents dress up for Thanksgiving Day • Gozzi Turkey Farm, Guilford, CT, photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Holiday Dress
“Privacy is one of the biggest problems in this new electronic age.” — Andy Grove basic upbringing private personal matters not for public eyes * * * Privacy Lesson ~ “I told you to do that in private!” • Photo of cormorant grooming by Jan Logozzo • “Privacy” haiku and blog post by Mary O’Connor … More Privacy
“The contemplation of beauty causes the soul to grow wings.” — Plato winged beauty rises a shaped and shadowed sculpture art with heart and soul * * * Capture the Moment ~ Winged sculpture formed • Photo of Great Blue Heron by Jan Logozzo • Blog post and “Contemplation” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2023 … More Contemplation
“Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love— that makes life and nature harmonize.” — George Eliot summer light takes flight seasons turn fast towards fall golden reeds hold on * * * Sign of Fall ~ Lone Great Egret lifts off from autumn runway • In Flight photo … More Change of Seasons
“I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.” — Lao Tzu watch the heron fish stand still, alert to presence lesson in patience * * * Master of the Fish ~ Great Blue Heron stands still and waits out his prey • “Patience” haiku and watercolor painting … More Patience
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 