“The turkey, the sweet potatoes, the stuffing, the pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we all can agree so vehemently about?” — Nora Ephron purchase deterrence no one wants a blue turkey color camouflage * * * All in the Dressing ~ Turkeys figure way to avoid a prime place at the dinner table • … More Turkey Talk
“Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love— that makes life and nature harmonize.” — George Eliot pumpkins tell of fall signal winter’s call for warmth spiced cider brews * * * Signs of Autumn ~ Cider in the air • Old Cider Mill photo and “Autumn Brew” haiku … More Autumn Brew
“The sky broke like an egg into full sunset and the water caught fire.” — Pamela Hansford Johnson burning crevices saturated sponge of fire folded into night * * * Saturated ~ Sponge of fire washes the sky • Photo and “On Fire” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“Everything will line up perfectly when knowing and living the truth becomes more important than looking good.” — Alan Cohen lining up by height counting off by alphabet leaders stand in front * * * Shaggy Mane ~ The Shaggy Mane mushroom starts off white, standing tall and cylindrical, aging quickly into inky black “shaggy … More Line up
“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.” — Lloyd Alexander drifts of pale colors fantasy’s opening scenes channels of beauty * * * Escaping Reality ~ Quiet image • Photo by Jan Logozzo • Blog post and “Fantasy haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” — John Burroughs save the sunburnt leaves summer treasures to collect winter’s counterweight * * * Sweet Autumn ~ Leaves of gold • Photo and “Fall Foliage” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“It matters little how much equipment we use; it matters much that we be masters of all we do use.” — Sam Abell industrial might immense scale abstract form precarious mass * * * Sculptured Landscape ~ Magnetic machinery • Photo and “Industrial Strength” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“I honestly wish I could believe that things will end perfectly with one big bright happy ending. But these last few days have taught me that life isn’t made up of shiny moments.” — Rebecca Gober iridescent blooms diversion from ordinary temporary glow * * * Bright Blush ~ American Beautyberry bush displays Fall clusters … More Momentary
“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” — Og Mandino willpower plus strength combination that succeeds unconquerable * * * Sheer Will-power ~ Hercules Wanna-Be visits pumpkin patch • Photo by Jan Logozzo • Blog posting and haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“The contemplation of beauty causes the soul to grow wings.” — Plato winged beauty rises a shaped and shadowed sculpture art with heart and soul * * * Capture the Moment ~ Winged sculpture formed • Photo of Great Blue Heron by Jan Logozzo • Blog post and “Contemplation” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2023 … More Contemplation
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 