“Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness.” — Frank Gehry Bronzed windows of contemporary building (above) in castle district of Budapest, Hungary, reflect turrets and fantasy design of neo-Romanesque Fisherman’s Bastion. Designed in 1902, the Disney-like structure with its seven turrets represents the seven Magyar tribes that settled in Hungary at … More Timelessness
“When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.” — LL Cool J * * * Cobblestones and ornate cast iron manhole covers pave the narrow streets of the medieval Czech Republic town of Cesky Krumlov, as they do much … More Staying Grounded
“Happiness is like a butterfly: the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder.” — Henry David Thoreau * * * Black Swallowtail on lilac. One of North America’s favorite butterflies, … More Elusiveness
“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” — Guillaume Apollinaire * * * Ibis at rest. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
Listen to the foghorn moan─ pushing its throaty alarm through the weight of night, stilling the pulse of the day, erasing all distinction. Perhaps the unknown of its tone comes straight from the gods themselves, murmuring their message in primal sound. Tonight, its voice grows louder, more enchanting than in past, diving to the depths of … More Last thing at night…
“Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.” — Johannes Brahms “To me, there is spirit in a reed. It’s a living thing, a weed, really, and it does contain spirit of a sort. It’s really an ancient vibration.” — Steve Lacy * * * Sculpture of boy fishing with dog in the … More Inspiration
of being trapped on a dead-end street. Thinking opens new avenues.” — Cullen Hightower * * * Iguana trapped by Anhinga. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
will blossom in a hundred unexpected talents and capacities simply by being given the opportunity to do so.” — Doris Lessing * * * Springtime, photos by Mary O’Connor © 2016
that grows and blossoms without the aid of the seasons.” — Kahlil Gibran * * * Magnolia blossom, photo 2016 © Mary O’Connor
The bright yellow that means rebirth instead of destruction. The promise that life can go on, no matter how bad our losses. That it can be good again.” — Suzanne Collins * * * Dandelions photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
