“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
“The weakest version of the real you is stronger than the best imitation of someone else.” — Joanna Davidson Politano same colors same dress surface resemblance only discounts character * * * Look Alikes ~ Canada Goose and Hooded Merganser dress in blacks, browns and whites • Photo and “Imitation” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor … More Imitation
“We all exist in our own personal reality of craziness.” — Alejandro Jodorowsky craziness erupts though parades now virtual wearing of green rules * * * Craziness Rules ~ Puppets and crowds celebrate at St. Patrick’s Day parade • Photo (taken pre-pandemic in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.) and “Craziness” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“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
“The fastest way to change yourself is to hang out with people who are already the way you want to be.” ― Reid Hoffman while just hanging out life continues around us over and over * * * Passing Time ~ Three old pals, just hanging out • Photo and “Hanging Out” haiku poem by … More Hanging Out
“You have the freedom to be yourself, your true self, here and now, and nothing can stand in your way.” — Richard Bach barriers loom large propelled by thrust of vision nothing beyond reach * * * Jonathan Livingston Seagull Clone ~ Herring Gull in flight • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Vision” haiku poem … More Vision
“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
“We each survive in our own way.” — Sarah J. Maas feeling left behind as others pursue their dreams no journey the same * * * Left Behind ~ While most Great Blue Herons migrate south for the winter, a few weather the winter up north. Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Left Behind” haiku poem … More Left Behind
“Grab it while you can — grab every scrap of happiness while you can.” — Noel Coward the half-eaten dish to be served tomorrow blessed leftovers * * * Contemplating Lunch ~ Immature Laughing Gull examines remaining bones of lunch • Photo by Jan Logozzo – “Leftovers” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“There is no such thing as bad weather— only the wrong clothes.” — Billy Connolly waiting at corner shifting winds change outing plans adjust sails for new * * * Windblown ~ Great Egret hunches up to hold skirts down • Photo and “Shifting Winds” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2021
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 