“Life is like fording a river, stepping from one slippery stone to another….” — Merle Shain hold on to my hand velvety appearance fools just plain slippery * * * Wet algae-covered rocks pretty, but slick • Photo and “Slippery” haiku by Mary O’Connor Celebrate 2025 with new inspiration and Say Yes! to Your Creative … More Slippery
“Imagine if we treated each new dawn of each new day with the same reverence and joy as we do each new year…” Angie Lynn let the new year dawn leaving yesterday behind hold hope in its place * * * To celebrate the New Year, I am giving a copy of my book, Say … More New Day
“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
“Kindness is like snow— it beautifies everything it covers.” Kahlil Gibran crystalized snowflakes blanketing mountains and plains frosty coats of warmth * * * It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride, as evidenced by antique toy sleigh and passenger in the Florence Griswold Museum Holiday Magic decor, Old Lyme, CT • “Snowbound” haiku and photo … More Snowbound
“The best Christmas trees come very close to exceeding nature.” — Richelle Goodrich floral ornaments outshine colored Christmas lights adornments of hope * * * A Winter Wonderland of Flowers, created by Stacey Danielson for Florence Griswold Museum 2023 Holiday celebration • Photo and “Floral Ornaments” haiku by Mary O’Connor • A Merry Christmas and … More Floral Ornaments
“Nature’s beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude.” – Louie Schwartzberg holiday decor red holly berries and greens dispatch from heaven * * * Colors of the Season ~ Red berries, green boughs, holiday décor • Photo and “Holiday Decor” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“Don’t be afraid to be yourself, because you are unique and special just the way you are.” — Big Bird universal goal spread smiles of holiday joy whimsical parade * * * Big Bird and his Sesame Street friends line up for an evening of lighting smiles on the faces of Niantic, CT, Holiday Light … More Whimsical
“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
“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.” — Rumi holding on ‘til end betting on better future relax and let go * * * Survival of the fittest, or tenuous hold • Harvest holdovers photo by Jan Logozzo • “Holdovers” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“Like a paper sculpture, our lives can be molded into works of art.” — Unknown curls of rolled paper simplicity at its best realm of creation * * * The art of Quilling uses thin strips of rolled, coiled, pleated or folded paper to create images, such as this curled cat ornament by Master Quiller, … More Curled Cat
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