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
it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished… It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.” — Denzel Washington * * * Day’s end, Newport, R.I. – Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2015
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 