Just Published!

“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!

Creative Bud

“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

Kaleidoscope

“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

Shared Happiness

“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

Outreach of Hope

“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

Heaven’s Scent

“The heart is like a flower. Unless it is open, it cannot release its fragrance into the world.” — Rajneesh scent of pure goodness spreading in the gentle wind heaven sent beauty *   *   * Fragrance in the Air ~ Spring blossoms spread sensations of loveliness • Photo and “Heaven’s Scent” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Heaven’s Scent

Natural Beauty

“Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin.” — Gwyneth Paltrow no need for make-up superfluous indulgence beauty is within *   *   * Appearance Counts ~ Skin of iguanas can vary in color, from vibrant greens to muted browns, helping them camouflage within their environments • Photo and “Natural Beauty” haiku by … More Natural Beauty

Big Wide World

“Children need to have stand-and-stare time, time imagining and pursuing their own thinking processes or assimilating their experiences through play or just observing the world around them.” – Teresa Belton so much to absorb treasures hidden all around soaking up knowledge *   *   * Discovery Time ~ Still in their pinfeathers, young Egyptian geese step … More Big Wide World

Patch of Peace

“Touch the earth, speak of love, walk on common ground.” — Steven van Zandt where orchids are found so is the beauty of peace patch of emotion *   *   * Ground Cover ~ Tiny orchids bring great pleasure • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Patch of Peace” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024

Turned Sideways

“Walls turned sideways are bridges.” —Angela Davis roots serve as anchor foothold for those unsettled essential support *   *   * Growing Sideways ~ Banyon trees are known for their aerial roots that grow from the branches and descend to the ground where they anchor the tree and form additional trunks. Some specimens cover several acres … More Turned Sideways