“Sometimes the embers are better than the campfire.” — Thomas Overbury flames shrink to embers before bursting forth again restoring day’s light * * * Radiant Heat ~ With its throat of gold, this glowing red daylily illuminates the garden • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Glowing Embers” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024 Say … More Radiant Heat
“The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.” — Mata Hari listen says the wind choreographed dance of limbs ballet of beauty * * * The world is rich with prompts to help us develop and express our creative selves. For tips and exercises to open up new ways of seeing … More Language of Dance
“Beauty awakens the soul to act.” — Dante Alighieri impetus of joy sight of beauty stimulates artistic vision * * * Stimulants of creativity ~ Shades of color, fragrance of beauty, softness of petals • Say Yes! to Your Creative Self is filled with tips and exercises for building creativity possibilities. Available here. Pride of … More Shades of Beauty
“Sometimes it’s good to contrast what you like with something else. It makes you appreciate it even more.” — Darby Conley misty morning veil juxtaposition of tone contrasts of beauty Contrasts of tones, interests, intensities offer a powerful way of telling a story. Say Yes! to Your Creative Self is filled with tips and exercises … More Contrast
“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” — Alan Keightley see what is wiggling maybe a baby white whale won’t know til you look To explore an idea, to dig deeper, is to open up creativity • Find … More Exploration
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” — Sylvia Plath Don’t think you have a creative bone in your body? Or maybe you simply want to strengthen them. My latest book, Say Yes! to Your Creative Self is meant for you. This full-color illustrated book is all about the ins and outs of creativity. Packed … More Just Published!
“To be creative means to be in love with life.” — Osho splash of bright color stretch of imagination creative lift-off * * * COMING SOON! ~My new book, Say Yes! to Your Creative Self, explores the ins and outs of creativity. Written for all who think they don’t have a creative bone in their … More Creative Bud
“Our days are a kaleidoscope. Every instant a change takes place in the contents. New harmonies, new contrasts, new combinations of every sort.” — Henry Ward Beecher colors shapes sizes collide in changing patterns harmony happens * * * Kaleidoscope ~ With its combination of curved and pointed shapes, layered in pinks and whites, this … More Kaleidoscope
“Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.” — John Harrigan collage of petals acres and acres of smiles happiness in bloom * * * Flower Farm ~ With over 750,000 tulips, representing 100+ unique varieties, Wicked Tulips is the largest U-Pick Flower Farm in New England • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Shared … More Shared Happiness
“Spring adds new life and new joy to all that is.” – Jessica Harrelson cascades of wishes outpourings from depth of soul hope springs eternal * * * Hope’s Outreach ~ With its delicate pink beauty and grace, the Weeping Cherry Tree spreads a message of hope • Photo of Prunus Serrulata Weeping Cherry by … More Outreach of Hope
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 