“Life is a collection of a million tiny little moments and choices, like a handful of luminous pearls.” — Shauna Niequist which one shall I pick choice of bits and pieces flotilla of loose ends *. *. * Collection of remnants floating by prompts renewed interest in recycled treasures • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Bits and Pieces
“Happiness does not completely depend on comfort or opulence. Even a pauper can be happier than a prince.” — Ogwo David Emoni lounging in comfort wallowing in opulence life of decadence *. *. * Busy bee rests on soft bed of velvet petals • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Opulence” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Opulence
“Sunsets, like childhood, are viewed with wonder not just because they are beautiful but because they are fleeting.” — Richard Paul Evans sun now hunkers down a pinhole on edge of night leaking pure splendor *. *. * Sunset, water and a clouded sky spread beauty over the world • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Splendor
“Sixty-five million years ago the dinosaurs had a bad day.” —Phil Plait we’ve all had bad days this is one to remember a six-pack awaits *. *. * Tired turkey makes its way home after a tough day at work • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tough Day” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.” — Frank A. Clark very cute am I being precious brings notice love is all I want *. *. * Cuteness of baby Muscovy duck brings oohh’s and aahh’s, at least for the moment. Just wait ‘til he grows up… … More Precious
“Clouds are decoration for the pure blue sky.” — Tyng Griswold stretched canvas of blue soft white curves angular lines ceiling masterpiece *. *. * Bright blue sky is perfect canvas for decorative clouds and palm tree branches • Photo and “Masterpiece” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” — Maya Angelou optical illusion silky bed of shimmering floss glowing threads of light *. *. * When milkweed pods burst open in the sun, wavelengths of light are temporarily trapped in the pods’ hollow hairlike fibers. Scattered back to the eye without being absorbed, they … More Shimmering
“Unexpected wonders happen, not on schedule, or when you expect or want them to happen, but if you keep hanging around, they happen.” — Wendell Berry taking a short rest waiting for life to happen unscheduled affair *. *. * Glossy fish crow, common resident along coastal salt waters, hangs out for a moment before … More Rest Stop
“Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.” — Albert Schweitzer call me what you like maybe rosy bonnet mushroom but just don’t eat me *. *. * With an estimated 10,000-14,000 identified species, … More Caution
“There is something magical about the way a sunset can make us feel at peace, grateful, and alive all at once.” — Morgan Harper Nichols sun shares its red glow light and warmth spread on the ground priming tomorrow *. *. * Setting sun infuses the sky and hills below with its upending splendor and … More Settling
