In memoriam Vincent Martin March 19, 2021 Love and life paused the beat of their heart this spring day, closed their eyes, lay down their mortal limbs in rest. But it was spring—the season of emerging brightness and buttery blossoms alike, reminders that love and life will be seen again— found in space around us, … More Love and Life
“The true harbinger of spring is not crocuses or swallows returning to Capistrano, but the sound of the bat on the ball.” — Bill Veeck tiniest flowers enfold comatose earth in joy harbingers of spring * * * Tiny Crocuses ~ Small in size, large in affect • Photo by Bivenne Harvey Staiger • Haiku … More Awakening
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” – Maya Angelou light shining through reveals inner sense of peace tranquility glow * * * Shining Through ~ Red Lion Amaryllis in full bloom • Photo and “Tranquility” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Hope is like the sun, which as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.” — Samuel Smiles moments of time pass leaving shadows in their wake cleared away by sun * * * Old Sundial ~ Armillary sundial sits in garden potting shed ready to measure time by passing of … More Passing Shadows
“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy. They are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.” — Marcel Proust thankfulness for gifts powerful simplicity beauty all around * * * Inspiration ~ Natural Beauty photo and “Thanksgiving” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“Do three things well, not ten things badly.” — David Segrove competing beauties face up to differences balanced performance * * * Popular Choice ~ Dahlias, found in over 50,000 varieties, bloom in just about every color and shape possible. Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Balancing Act” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“It was a sunburst of sound, breaking out of hiding and spreading open. It had the freedom of release and the tension of purpose. It swept space clean, and left nothing but the joy of an unobstructed effort.” — Ayn Rand flamboyant dahlia showers its blazing petals clones the warming sun * * * Sunburst of Sorts … More Clone
“Every hidden cell is throbbing with music and life, every fiber thrilling like harp strings.” ― John Muir seasonal blessings stored in tiny pockets wintertime comfort * * * Treasure Chest ~ Dahlia turns face towards autumn sun • Photo and “Blessings” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“You will find beauty in every person and experience if beauty has been cultivated within.” — Bryant McGill dressed in glitter surface appearance deceives peacefulness within * * * Cultivated Elegance ~ Japanese Toad Lily* Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Cultivated” Haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020 * Widely cultivated for ornamental reasons, these … More Cultivated
“Our forward track must focus on including everyone, embracing everyone, and celebrating the beauty – and normalcy – of everyone’s differences.” — Richelieu Dennis in row after row one mixes in with others color no concern * * * Together ~ Pansies at Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford, Conn. photo by Jan Logozzo • ‘Inclusiveness’ … More Inclusiveness
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 