“Life’s a wheel of fortune and it’s my chance to spin it.” — Tupac Shakur kissed by the sun mesmerizing whorl of gold wheel of good fortune * * * Sunflower spins its wheel of lucky golden petals • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Good Fortune” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Ceremonial observance adds lucid layers—depth, dimension, drama and distinction— to our lives, making the ordinary seem special, and the special, extraordinary.” — Donna Henes marking life’s milestones stirring deep layers of soul melancholy notes * * * Bagpipes, with their soulful, haunting sound, are often played at ceremonial occasions, evoking deep emotions in the hearts … More Ceremonial
“Umpiring is best described as the profession of standing between two seven-year-olds with one ice cream cone.” — Ron Luciano one scoop not enough stack up favorite flavors frozen happiness * * * Favorite spot of visitors to the Wee Fairie Village, the Bury Me in Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe draws lines of tiny customers … More Ice Cream
“Life is short and unpredictable. Eat the dessert first!” — Helen Keller begin with the last finish off meal with dessert good life formula * * * Cutie Pie Bakery Shop delights visitors to the Florence Griswold Museum’s Wee Faerie Village. Created by artist Betsy Himmelman and members of the Deep River Promethea Arts Studio, … More Sweet Spot
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation of all abundance.” — Eckhart Tolle abundance pours out revelation of plenty gifts of the garden * * * Pumpkins and gourds herald the harvest season of autumn • Photo at Smith’s Acres by Jan Logozzo • “Abundance” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Abundance
“Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams” — Paul Gauguin riot of color red blue gold all competing unspoken language infusing tincture of joy proclamation of delight * * * Pulled in by color, breathtaking is an understatement • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Captured” tanka* by Mary O’Connor © 2025 … More Captured
“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne standing as sentries closed up and vacant faces staring out to sea loneliness replaces life shadows erase hard edges * * * Eighteen Officers Row houses stand vacant at Sandy Hook (NJ) National Park. Officers’ homes traditionally faced the parade ground, but here … More Hallowed
“Be aware that who you are and what you have to offer can be a beacon to some lost soul.” — Iyanla Vanzant whether smiles or sun viewpoints of brightness inspire pierce fog of worry * * * Built to safely guide mariners into New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Lighthouse served as a backdrop for … More Guiding Light
“Americans are blessed with great plenty; we are a generous people and we have a moral obligation to assist those who are suffering from poverty, disease, war and famine.” — Adam Schiff gifted with plenty shared with those in want and need grace personified * * * Rows of harvested pumpkins symbolize autumnal season of … More Shared
“The greatest art in the world is the art of storytelling.” — Cecil B. DeMille artist’s tales bring smiles cow tails connect spots of hearts fantasy at best * * * Painted cows grazed the grounds at the FloGris Museum in Old Lyme to promote the museum’s summertime Cow Tales exhibit of animal paintings by … More Cow Tales
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 