“So for now I say goodbye to this chapter of my life and I look forward to what comes next.” – Brooke Davis Members of Great Elephant Migration move on from Newport, RI, to their next stop in New York City. # # # keep moving forward new paths followed, doors open hello adventure Led … More Moving On
“Our greatest strength lies in the gentleness and tenderness of our heart.” — Rumi tiny touch says much affection told with warmth strength and tenderness # # # Visitor to Great Elephant Migration exhibit fell in love with baby elephant and tucked tiny flower behind its ear. Each sculpture crafted from the invasive lantana weed … More Up Close and Personal
“There is a bond, it appears, between mother and child which endures as long as they do. It is independent of love; reason cannot weaken it; hate cannot destroy it.” — Margaret Deland deep maternal love teach, nourish, protect and guide unshakable bond Elephants live in tight-knit family groups, typically up to 100 individuals with … More Family Bond
“I hope this exhibition reminds us of the awe we feel when in the company of wild, free animals and, in our increasingly urban world, inspires the human race to better share space.” — Ruth Ganesh overlap of souls challenge of life together wildlife harmony * * * The Great Elephant Migration ~ A herd … More The Great Elephant Migration
“It is nice finding that place where you can just go and relax.” – Moises Arias best place to unwind that ole summer swimming hole magical healing * * * Hot day relief—even for those wearing fur coats • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Heat’s Antidote” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“In the world of chaos, let lavender be your calm oasis.” — Anonymous measure of calmness lavender-steeped breath of air unbottled healing * * * A versatile and fragrant herb, lavender offers numerous benefits, from stress relief to culinary delight • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Calming” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“Live a balanced life – learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.” — Robert Fulghum stones stacked in layers symbols of balance and calm stay still and create * * * Commonly associated with spiritual devotion and prayer, the ancient practice of … More Well-Balanced
“It’s our challenges and obstacles that give us layers of depth and make us interesting.” — Ellen DeGeneres layer on layer sculpture of gentle edges nature’s creation * * * How often do we go right by the sweet spots of our environment without observing their display of beauty? Being aware is a first step … More Awareness
“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
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” — Georgia O’Keeffe bobbles of color determined by soil and sun organic painting * * * With their pom-poms of varying shades of purple, pink and blue, Hydrangeas are a virtual … More Organic Painting
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 