“A cold wind was blowing from the north, and it made the trees rustle like living things.” — George R. R. Martin stripped clean of treasured golden autumn leaves, branches bow to bully winds * * * As the moods of seasons change, so nature adapts • Tennessee artist Gloria McRoberts depicts the seasonal transformation … More Windswept
“Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days.” — Doug Larson remembrance of past perceived through old-fashioned glass glorified image * * * Seen through the antique shop’s vintage glass window, knickknacks and what-nots evoke sentimental memories of days past • Photo and “Nostalgia” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Nostalgia
The arts have long been an integral and vibrant part of our nation’s cultural heritage. In its many forms, art enables us to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and of our society.” — William J. Clinton artists’ creations heritage preserved in paint portraits of spirit * * * The Stonington Lobster Trap Tree features … More Hand-painted Heritage
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” — Hamilton Wright Mabie festive lights and cheer holiday remembrances reflect time and love * * * Built with lobster traps and 460 hand-painted buoys, the Stonington (CT) Lobster Trap Tree lights up the town dock in annual tribute to the … More Holiday Tribute
“Images, memories, fragmentary shapes and forms, all those sensations, visions, half-thoughts that appear and disappear in the wink of an eye.…” — Octavio Paz viewed in shapes and forms perceptions appear and fade fragmentary world * * * Light and shadows alter the day’s image of surrounding world and life • Photo by Terry Logozzo … More Shapes and Forms
“The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” — Samuel Butler total devotion joyful canine behavior playful dance of love * * * Bundle of energy and fun, Pepper … More Best Buddy
“Winter sunlight is a warm old soul, spreading love in the bitter cold.” — Angie Weiland-Crosby deserted shore scenes castles of sand wiped away sunshine a cold light * * * Sunbathers gone, warm sands of beach reduced to footprints • “Winter Light” haiku and photo by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, after life’s cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace.” — Helen Steiner Rice stillness and quiet spin-offs of evening’s light undeniably healing * * * Quiet beauty of great white stepping through the marsh intensified in golden light • Photo and “Stillness” haiku by … More Stillness
“Some are not who they say they are, and some are not who they seem to be.” — Ellen Raskin disguised for the day decked out in yellow or pink safe for one more year * * * Gozzi’s Turkey Farm is known for its “Guilford Gozzi White” turkeys that are brightly colored with natural … More Disguised
“The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind.” — Maria Cristina Mena nature’s own music piano key butterfly melody of wings * * * The Piano Key Butterfly is named for its distinctive black and white wing markings, resembling the keys of a piano. A Central … More Piano Keys
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