“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
“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
“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
“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
“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
