Category: Life Is Full of Sweet Spots

Comfort

December 7, 2017

“Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.” — Samuel Pepys *   *   * Dinner, plain and simple — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Fiddling Around

December 4, 2017

“It may not be irrelevant to note that even the very modest forms of life, like earthworms, dung beetles and fiddler crabs, have no real problems they must deal with if they are to survive.” — Edward Goldsmith   “The necessary fiddling about and moving things can be greatly facilitated by a bit of forethought.” — … More Fiddling Around

Scavenging

November 30, 2017

“The day is gone and all its sweets are gone.” — John Keats   *   *   * Canada Geese picking over the harvested cornfield — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017

Face of Endearment

November 27, 2017

Born on the 4th of July, 2016, Zoe was nicknamed Munchkin by her “human family”, Tammy and Warren. Playful and loving, this endearing Miniature Schnauzer comes with a face and personality that draws an immediate smile from absolutely everyone who sees her. *   *   * Zoe — Watercolor portrait by Mary O’Connor © 2016  

Thanksgiving

November 23, 2017

“Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go…”   May this day be just one of many, many more to be thankful for! A Happy Thanksgiving to all! *   *   * Thanksgiving poem by Lydia Maria Child — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017  

Community Life

November 20, 2017

“One of the pleasant things about small town life is that everyone, whether rich or poor, liked or disliked, has some kind of role in the community.” — Edward Abbey *   *   * Main Street, Essex, Connecticut — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Relax

November 16, 2017

“I believe that if you truly understand the importance of relaxation, you will make time for it in your schedule.” — Gudjon Bergmann *   *   * Morning Break — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

In Flanders Fields

November 11, 2017

In Flanders’ fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In … More In Flanders Fields

Awe

November 9, 2017

“If the world could remain within a frame like a painting on the wall, I think we’d see the beauty then and stand staring in awe.” — Conor Oberst   *   *   * Egret in Marsh  — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017