“We have forgotten how to be good guests, how to walk lightly on the earth as its other creatures do.” — Barbara Ward walk through the garden appreciate its beauty sustainable green * * * Where Flowers Bloom ~ Accommodating guest • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Environmental Care” haiku and blog post by Mary … More Environmental Care
“When life is not coming up roses, look to the weeds and find the beauty hidden within them.” — L.F. Young stand still in the weeds hiding place for pure beauty mix of counterparts * * * Hidden Presence ~ Beauty stands out • Photo of heron in hiding spot and “Lost in the Weeds” … More Lost in the Weeds
“If pink peonies can’t grow in my garden in December, then they can appear on a Christmas tree.” — Stacey Danielson beauty of nature persists without summer sun self-sustaining charm * * * All Season Beauty ~ Reflecting summer’s garden beauty, interior designer Stacey Danielson creates a whimsical tree where summer flowers bloom with snowy … More Holiday Magic
“Everything will line up perfectly when knowing and living the truth becomes more important than looking good.” — Alan Cohen lining up by height counting off by alphabet leaders stand in front * * * Shaggy Mane ~ The Shaggy Mane mushroom starts off white, standing tall and cylindrical, aging quickly into inky black “shaggy … More Line up
“Good Morning! Good Afternoon! Good Night! These are not just mere greetings. They are powerful blessings, setting the best vibration for the day!” — Franco Santoro moments around us dressed in sunshine and fragrance receive and give thanks * * * Vase of Blessings ~ Perennial gesture • Photo and “Greetings” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Powerful Greetings
“I honestly wish I could believe that things will end perfectly with one big bright happy ending. But these last few days have taught me that life isn’t made up of shiny moments.” — Rebecca Gober iridescent blooms diversion from ordinary temporary glow * * * Bright Blush ~ American Beautyberry bush displays Fall clusters … More Momentary
“As long as poverty, injustice and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest.” — Nelson Mandela bedraggled at best rows and rows still standing tall waving burnished heads * * * Standing Tall ~ Ready for rest • Sunflowers photo by Jan Logozzo • Blog post and “In Need of … More In Need of Rest
“The world of nature, at once a vision of exquisite beauty and an arena of brutal savagery, is a dynamic system of delicate balances.” — S. Bradley Stoner with delicate wings bee gathers flower’s beauty blend of exquisites * * * Double Beauty ~ Delicate bee’s wings belie its sting • Photo by Jan Logozzo … More Contradiction
“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass away.” — Earl Nightingale opens as night falls watch as beauty blossoms wastes away by dawn * * * Time Lapse Study ~ Night-blooming cereus draws crowds to watch its single bud slowly open … More Time Lapse
“Don’t let worn-out beliefs stop you from moving beyond yourself.” — John Bingham standing on last legs age-old bodies out of tune blossoms without strings * * * On Last Legs ~ Spent Cone Flowers call it a day • Blog post with Florence Griswold Museum garden photo and “Worn Out” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Worn Out
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 