“Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy.” —Sarah Ban Breathnach winding labyrinths offer path to joy-filled goal always centered * * * Tulips in Bloom ~ Follow the spring garden paths at Elizabeth Park • Photo by Ellen Franks • “Pathway” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 … More Pathways
“You’ve got to stay strong to be strong in tough times.” — Tilman J. Fertitta close eyes to rain’s tears stand strong in fiercest of winds sun’s cheer will break through * * * Symbol of Strength ~ Bald Eagle, with its characteristic white head, represents strength and liberty for the United States • Photo … More Be Strong
“Here are the tulips, budded and full-blown, their swoops and dips, their gloss, and poses, the satin of their darks.” – Margaret Atwood drenched in sunshine glossy cups filled with light gold chalice of hope * * * Ambassadors of Hope ~ Yellow tulips embody cheerfulness • Photos and “To Your Health” haiku poem by … More To Your Health
“Just living is not enough. One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Anderson erase dark shadows energize with beams of light warming sun restores Plenty of Rays ~ Celebrate Mother’s Day with a Sunflower-imprinted gift! Click here to see a new collection of popular items, all with bright images of the … More Plenty of Rays
“But just think how it would be if everyone else looked at things as you do – what would the world be like?” — F. Scott Fitzgerald watching together sun sets on same horizon reflections vary Mousepad with watercolor painting of sunflower, the national flower of Ukraine, speaks to the extent to which the stately … More Perspective
“Wherever the sun goes, the sunflower will follow. Through all of the pain. And all of the sorrow.” — Londrelle one by one they rose massing energy and might solidarity power * * * An Invitation ~ The national flower of Ukraine, the Sunflower is a symbol of worldwide support and solidarity with the beleaguered … More Sunflowers for Ukraine
“There is such a special sweetness in being able to participate in creation.” – Pamela S. Nadav enchantment of love anticipation of birth unfolding of hope * * * Joint Effort ~ Male Mourning Dove carries twigs to female, who weaves them into a nest before laying two white eggs. They then take turns nest … More Childbirth
“A world of grief and pain flowers bloom — even then.” — Kobayashi Issa palette of colors softness thrives in callous world artistic tribute * * * Orchid Palette ~ Florida orchids in multiple hues salute the people of Ukraine • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Tribute” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 Pages … More Tribute
“I have what I like to call a ‘chinneck.’ My chin just flows rather easily into my neck.” — Matthew Perry always hold head up shoulders back chin on display face the world with pride * * * Head Held High ~ The dewlap, or loose skin hanging down from the male iguana’s chin, does … More Heads Up!
“All churches are an echo of this — the Cathedral of Nature.” — Seth Adam Smith serene gracefulness quiet for suffering souls low-hanging peace * * * Nature’s Cathedral ~ Cluster of tiny heavenly trumpets sound hymnal peace • Dendrobium orchids at Flamingo Gardens, Davie, Florida, photo by Jan Logozzo • “Prayers for Ukraine” haiku … More Prayers for Ukraine
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