“A symbol is indeed the only possible expression of some invisible essence, a transparent lamp about a spiritual flame…” — William Butler Yeats threads of silky fluff ornamental expression unexpected might * * * Lighting the world with its delicate clusters of silky pink threads, the Mimosa, or Persian Silk Tree, symbolizes sensitivity, gentleness, compassion … More Sensitivity
“There are connoisseurs of blue just as there are connoisseurs of wine.” — Sidonie Gabrielle Colette every shade likely sky, ocean deep, precious gems dimensions of soul * * * Hydrangea, with their showy ornamental blossoms, are loved for their kaleidoscope of changing colors, ranging from shades of pink to violet to purple to deep … More Shades of Blue
“Sometimes we all want to be like a statue: Always calm; always observer; always listening; always fearless and always inspiring!” — Mehmet Murat ildan still as life statues standing firm on principle spirited sculptures * * * Cormorants pose as living statues in nature’s version of street theater art • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Living Sculpture
“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Nelson Mandela iris stretch so high hanging petals open wide pageant of beauty * * * Stained in divine purple, Japanese Iris stand straight and tall, relaxed petals stroking the essence of life • Photo and “Divine … More Divine Display
“It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” — Howard Ruff may be warm today get set for tomorrow’s cold be snug as a bug * * * Dried leaves, gathered now, will insulate gray squirrel’s version of tomorrow’s warm and cozy feather bed • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Ready Set” haiku by Mary … More Ready Set
“Beauty is heaven’s gift, and how few can boast of beauty.” — Ovid delicate beauty symbolic layers of grace bouquet of heaven # # # If heaven is a mass of delicate hues and fragrance, stored in perennial elegance, then peonies are heaven • Photo and “Peonies” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” — Henry Ford family bonding assembly of young minds learning together * * * Under mama’s watchful eye, still fuzzy Canada Geese brood huddles together as if to figure the best way to navigate their big new world • Photo by Jan … More Togetherness
“What fun is life without a bit of showing off?” — Matt Lucas memorable style vibrant personality life lived with pizazz * * * With its showy display, the vibrant purple salvia is remembered for its ability to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to pollinate the garden. It is celebrated for its legendary powers of … More Pizazz
“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” — Luciano Pavarotti dining out is good enjoy sense of fine feasting take-out menu works * * * Tender spring leaves make tasty roadside snack for young white-tailed … More Dining Out
“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” – Frances Hodgson Burnett blossoms line pathway releasing peace with each step tranquility trail * * * Bessie Van Wickle turned the Blithewold estate into an American garden treasure with practical as well as poetic plantings. Integrated into the landscape, … More Tranquility Trail
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