“Green is the prime color of the worlds, and that from which its loveliness arises.” — Pedro Calderon de la Barca * * * Something to keep in mind while waiting for loveliness to arise again. — Photo by Mary O’Connor ©2017
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Berthold Auerbach * * * Magical Dust. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“In life, surround yourself with those who light your path.” — Author Unknown * * * Thousands of young and old lined the streets of Niantic (Conn.) to view Saturday night’s 28th annual Light Parade with its colorfully lit holiday floats. — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“Only through our connectedness to others can we really know and enhance the self. And only through working on the self can we begin to enhance our connectedness to others.” — Harriet Goldhor Lerner * * * Lost connections. Photo by Mary O’Connor
“Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” — Oprah Winfrey “The best kind of friend is the one you could sit on a porch with, never saying a word, and walk away feeling … More Best Buddies
“Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.” — Helen Keller * * * Christmas lights at Manhattan’s Rockefeller Plaza – Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“Life forms illogical patterns. It is haphazard and full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by, for who knows whether any of them will ever return?” — Margot Fonteyn * * * Nature’s recurring beauty. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“Relax. Breathe in deep. Hold it. Let it out. Loosen your shoulders. Smile. Close your eyes. You’ll be surprised at how many voices you’ll hear, whispering sweet encouragement into your ear.” — Mike Dooley * * * Place of sweet relaxation, end of Smith’s Neck Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. — Photo by Margaret … More Encouragement
“It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” — Marcus Aurelius * * * Simple serenity. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
“There are three things that I’ve learned never discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin.” — Linus * * * Autumn faces at Burnett’s Country Gardens, Salem, CT, (above) and Smith’s Acres, Niantic, CT (below). Photos by Jan Logozzo © 2016
