“There was almost a fairy quality to this place… the clear air and the feeling of detachment that touched almost on greatness of the spirit.” — Clifford D. Simak pastoral beauty drenched with tranquility idyllic stillness *. *. * Spring blossoms crowd out any residual trace of winter’s gloom • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Idyllic
“The kind of happy that goes all the way through your soul happy. I need to finger paint more often! “ — Carolyn Dube sensory freedom happiness in the making artistic statement *. *. * Opening to the day’s sun, water lilies appear as tiny pots of colorful paints— happy expression in the making • Photo … More Paint Pots
“You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep spring from coming.” —Pablo Neruda golden trumpets fall litter earth with notes of hope tuneful spring salute *. *. * Bright yellow blossoms of Southern Florida’s Golden Trumpet Tree litter the sidewalk, a showstopping contrast to the dreary face of icy Northern walkways • Photo and … More Litter
“Do not allow negative thoughts to enter your mind for they are weeds that strangle confidence.” — Bruce Lee choking beauty out appealing in their own right wildness gone amuck *. *. * Weeds edge out fresh waters of wildlife preserve • Photo and “Weeds” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Life’s a wheel of fortune and it’s my chance to spin it.” — Tupac Shakur kissed by the sun mesmerizing whorl of gold wheel of good fortune * * * Sunflower spins its wheel of lucky golden petals • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Good Fortune” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” — Napolean Hill small things fill one’s eyes tiny bouquet of posies petite perfection * * * Tiny little vase holds oversized beauty • Photo and “Little Things” haiku and photo by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Yes, despite darkness, there is always some light that can enter our lives to brighten the darkest of moments.” — Becky Johnen beauty in the weeds bright spots disconnect darkness initiators of joy * * * Lone marsh mallows brighten the journey along the road • Photo and “Bright Spots” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Bright Spots
“The fragrance of lavender dances on the breeze, a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and make peace within.” — Unknown lavender’s magic unfolding in gentle winds whispers of calmness * * * Said to symbolize purity, quietness, elegance, calmness, royalty, the lavender flower boasts a fragrance that quiets the mind and soul. British author Margaret … More Serenity
“Raphael probably would have painted out the freckles, and that would have been a mistake. Like brushing cinnamon off cinnamon toast.” — E. L. Konigsburg smatterings of sun whimsical dustings of charm kisses of beauty * * * Poets call out freckles for their whimsy, innocence and youth, as nature’s tiny specks of creativity. Irish … More Freckles
“Beauty is a radiance that originates from within and comes from inner security and strong character.” — Jane Seymour strength and character symbolized thru finery power of beauty * * * With their tall, sword-like stalks and trumpet-shaped blossoms, gladioli take their name from the Latin word, gladius, meaning sword. Their role as the birth … More Lasting Love
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 