Holiday Scents
December 18, 2017
“The smell of pine needles, spruce and the smell of a Christmas tree – those to me, are the scents of the holidays.” — Blake Lively * * * Pine cones, new and old — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
Category: Happiness
Fantasia
December 14, 2017
“The nutcracker sits under the holiday tree, a guardian of childhood stories. Feed him walnuts and he will crack open a tale…” — Vera Nazarian Store windows decorated for the holidays are annual highlights of New York City’s retailers. Saks Fifth Avenue chose this year to bring the Grimm Brothers’ tale of Snow White … More Fantasia
Special
December 11, 2017
“Anyone can catch your eye, but it takes someone special to catch your heart.” — Anonymous This delightful West Highland/Carin Terrier rescue came with the name of Dutch. It didn’t take him long, however, to capture the hearts and days of Donna and Michael, going everywhere with them. He is now known simply as Party … More Special
Comfort
December 7, 2017
“Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.” — Samuel Pepys * * * Dinner, plain and simple — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
Fiddling Around
December 4, 2017
“It may not be irrelevant to note that even the very modest forms of life, like earthworms, dung beetles and fiddler crabs, have no real problems they must deal with if they are to survive.” — Edward Goldsmith “The necessary fiddling about and moving things can be greatly facilitated by a bit of forethought.” — … More Fiddling Around
Scavenging
November 30, 2017
“The day is gone and all its sweets are gone.” — John Keats * * * Canada Geese picking over the harvested cornfield — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017
Face of Endearment
November 27, 2017
Born on the 4th of July, 2016, Zoe was nicknamed Munchkin by her “human family”, Tammy and Warren. Playful and loving, this endearing Miniature Schnauzer comes with a face and personality that draws an immediate smile from absolutely everyone who sees her. * * * Zoe — Watercolor portrait by Mary O’Connor © 2016
Thanksgiving
November 23, 2017
“Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go…” May this day be just one of many, many more to be thankful for! A Happy Thanksgiving to all! * * * Thanksgiving poem by Lydia Maria Child — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
Community Life
November 20, 2017
“One of the pleasant things about small town life is that everyone, whether rich or poor, liked or disliked, has some kind of role in the community.” — Edward Abbey * * * Main Street, Essex, Connecticut — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
Relax
November 16, 2017
“I believe that if you truly understand the importance of relaxation, you will make time for it in your schedule.” — Gudjon Bergmann * * * Morning Break — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 