There are no perfect places. But nobody cares about perfection when there are sand castles to build and kites to chase, children are being born, old hearts that are giving in.” — Lauren DeStefano * * * Sand Castle, dragon and knight created by Wee Faerie Village artist during annual fall fantasy event at Florence Griswold Museum, … More “It isn’t a perfect place.
sometimes with the wind, and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor.” — Oliver Wendall Holmes, Sr. * * * Adrift on the Indian Ocean off the coast of Zanzibar, photo by Mary O’Connor © 2010
the world’s beauty becomes enough. You don’t need to photograph, paint, or even remember it. It is enough.” — Toni Morrison * * * Connecticut River marsh grasses. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
but not everyone sees it.” — Confucius Tangle of thistles. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
You can only control the way you respond to what happens. In your response is your power.” — Marc & Angel Chernoff * * * Cormorant and birds on rocks off Newport, R.I. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2015
or the memory of our own mistakes that we wish we could undo?” — Laura Lam * * * Happy Halloween!!! Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
At first you see blue, then you see beauty, and then you see infinity.” — Agnes Martin * * * Sky at its best. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
Whether it’s been the best day or the worst, it’s over; let it go.” — Mary Fairfax * * * Day’s end on Oyster River. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
To live each one is to succeed.” — Corita Kent * * * Thistles in bloom, gone to seed, tended by a Great Spangled Fritillary butterfly. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
they make life happier and so much sweeter.” — Unknown * * * Honey bee hives at Lavender Pond Farm, Killingworth, CT. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2015
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 