“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” — Okakura Kakuzo perfumed with color blossoms of scent and softness balm for one’s sorrow * * * Bouquets of flowers spread their loveliness, a gift of comfort. With thanks to all for their best wishes at time of my sister, Judy’s, passing • Photo and … More Comfort
“You have to create your life. You have to carve it like a sculpture.” — William Shatner sculpted marble stone excess carved away in space creation of life * * * Essence of sculpture, a reflection of existence • Photo and “Sculpted” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“There is no place like the beach… where the land meets the sea and the sea meets the sky.” — Umair Siddiqui mesmerizing state caught up in nature’s comfort landscape of relief * * * Sun, sea, blue sky and Adirondack chairs—ingredients of peace and comfort • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Seashore” haiku by … More Seashore
“The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all, the world needs dreamers who do.” — Sarah Ban Breathnach so much to look at dreaming big dreams of prospects world filled with wonder * * * If cats can dream, that’s exactly what Molly does as she sits each day, mesmerized by … More Dreamer
“Magic is seeing the wonder in nature’s every little thing, seeing how wonderful the fireflies are and how magical are the dragonflies.” — Ama H. Vanniarachchy filmy strands of blue drawing sky closer to me tendrils of sunlight * * * Sculpted by artist and metal fabricator, Huelani Mei, translucent wings of a dragonfly delight … More Dragonfly
“For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it.” — Ivan Panin put ear to the ground listen to accounts of fact instrument of truth * * * Sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms on the grounds of the Bonnet House invite visitors to explore the beauty of art and nature with larger-than-life creations … More Big Ears
“The peacock has become one of my regular sources of inspiration from nature.” — Matthew Williamson feathers and flowers insurmountable beauty nature’s potency * * * Explore the beauty of art and nature with sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms exhibit. Scattered throughout the grounds of the Bonnet House, larger-than-life interpretive sculptures of animals and plants … More Forest Forms
“The best things in life come in threes, like friends, dreams, and memories.” — Mericius the power of three a triad of separates accord in numbers * * * Party of three – American White Ibis stand separately but together • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Power of Three” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God.” — Anne Frank empty seats await heal those looking for relief nature’s antidote * * * Front row seats available for nature’s healing show • Photo and … More Stress Relief
“Tomorrow may be fair, however stormy the sky of today.” — Lewis Howard Latimer stormy skies prevail dark clouds loom on horizon forecast worrisome * * * Prefer the light of sun • Photo and “Stormy” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 