Extra Beauty

“We are mosaics. Pieces of light, love, history, stars… Glued together with magic and music and words.” ― Anita Krizzan fragments of one’s life designs and colors cry out masterful story *   *   * Mosaic of Monarch butterfly’s wings adds touch of drama to garden’s beauty • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Extra Beauty” haiku by … More Extra Beauty

Enchanted

“To believe in faeries is to step into an enchanted space where the rational mind meets the irrational heart, and all things become possible.” — Brian Froud mystical murmurs hiding place of enchantment speaking to the soul *   *   * An “Enchanted Environment” awaits visitors to the Mystical Murmurs installation at Florence Griswold Museum in … More Enchanted

Symbolic Pattern

“Find beauty not only in the thing itself but in the pattern, the light and dark which that thing provides.” — Junichiro Tanizaki layer on layer sign of celestial beauty always ascending *   *   * With its intricate, turning pattern, the Echeveria plant’s distinctive rosette design captures the symbolic essence of beauty, grace and spiritual … More Symbolic Pattern

Lightweight Power

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see it.” — Confucius silky lightweight floss rises in commonplace world beauty shows power *   *   * Silky strands of milkweed fiber drift from burst pods. Naturally buoyant and water repellent, milkweed floss was valued during World War II to fill life jackets for soldiers. Two 20-pound bags … More Lightweight Power

Change for Tomorrow

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates embrace growth thru change focus on forging ahead prospect of progress *   *   * With their bright bands of yellow, black and white, Monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed host plant before their … More Change for Tomorrow

Moving On

“So for now I say goodbye to this chapter of my life and I look forward to what comes next.” – Brooke Davis Members of Great Elephant Migration move on from Newport, RI, to their next stop in New York City. #   #   # keep moving forward new paths followed, doors open hello adventure Led … More Moving On

Up Close and Personal

“Our greatest strength lies in the gentleness and tenderness of our heart.” — Rumi tiny touch says much affection told with warmth strength and tenderness #   #   # Visitor to Great Elephant Migration exhibit fell in love with baby elephant and tucked tiny flower behind its ear. Each sculpture crafted from the invasive lantana weed … More Up Close and Personal

Heat’s Antidote

“It is nice finding that place where you can just go and relax.” – Moises Arias best place to unwind that ole summer swimming hole magical healing *   *   * Hot day relief—even for those wearing fur coats • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Heat’s Antidote” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024