“There was almost a fairy quality to this place… the clear air and the feeling of detachment that touched almost on greatness of the spirit.” — Clifford D. Simak pastoral beauty drenched with tranquility idyllic stillness *. *. * Spring blossoms crowd out any residual trace of winter’s gloom • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Idyllic
“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees… I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald warmed by the sun new wardrobe of leaves will come revival of life *. *. * Barren branches lift their arms to the sun in … More Revival
“When you can’t change the direction of the wind— adjust your sails.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr. tracking winds of change direction set by airstream guiding turn of force *. *. * Still as a weather vane, Great Blue Heron faces into the wind, setting course for the day • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Weather vane
“Big things are built one brick at a time.” — Lysa TerKeurst one stick at a time eye on nest for family planned parenthood *. *. * Wood Stork builds nest for future family, one stick at a time • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Family Planning” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Diving is the discovery of space, of the unknown, the immense adventure.” — Jacques Cousteau step into untold explore frontiers of newness thrill of discovery *. *. * Often called “ironheads” due to their featherless heads and necks, wood storks favor cypress swamps and mangroves for nesting • Photo at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida by … More Deep Dive
“But all God’s angels come to us disguised.” — James Russell Lowell tropical angels gracing azure blue waters heavenly blessings *. *. * One of over 2,000 works by Zimbabwean artists in the ZimSculpt exhibition at the Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House, this highly polished Angelfish sculpture is carved in Springstone, an exceptionally hard, semi-precious stone. … More Angels
“I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape. Something waits beneath it; the whole story doesn’t show.” – Andrew Wyeth swathed in winter’s cold frost bitten limbs of the earth seasonal silence * * * Bone chilling cold numbs rebirth and growth • “Winterscape” watercolor painting and haiku by Mary … More Winterscape
“You never know you’re in a bubble until it pops.” — Andrew Revkin life in a bubble comfortable and secure lost reality * * * Living in one’s own bubble, shielded from actuality • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “In a Bubble” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” – John Muir place of soothing joy healing reserve of beauty nature’s sacred ground * * * Formed by sand and stones from melting Ice Age glaciers, the 30’ diameter, 15’ deep granite Basin in Franconia Notch, NH, … More Soothing
“Nature is also great fun. To pretend that nature isn’t fun is to miss much of the joy of being alive.” — Diane Ackerman veiled entanglement examine its wild delight takes your breath away * * * Covered with snow, buried net becomes frozen tapestry of nature • Photo by Terry Logozzo • “Wild Delight” … More Wild Delight
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 