Labor Day marks the ceremonial closing of summer, preserved through the calligraphy of fireworks, collapsing past seasonal glory into messages and dreams of tomorrow, flinging them across the sky. * * * Photos by Jan Logozzo, © 2013
He was named for rulers and kings, and drank the sweet nectar of the rose, but it was the way he floated and soared on those magnificent Renaissance wings— frescoes of orange and black—that never failed to give rise to the dreams of a wingless child. ******* “Flight of the Monarch” by Mary O’Connor from … More Flight of the Monarch
As long as I live, I’ll hear waterfalls and birds and winds sing. I’ll interpret the rocks, learn the language of flood, storm, and the avalanche. I’ll acquaint myself with the glaciers and wild gardens, and get as near the heart of the world as I can. – quote from Muir Journals, Son of the … More All the wild world is beautiful…
Living and feeding on the rocks just above the sea spray, these delightful little Sally Lightfoot crabs captured the attention of Charles Darwin during his voyages to the Galapagus Islands. They remain there today—as well as on rocky Pacific and Atlantic coastlines—presenting their charm and beauty for open eyes and minds to see. Many have spoken … More We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. ̶ Jawaharlal Nehru
and appreciate the meaning of strong, the fragile nature of beauty, the mystique of creation. —— Photo © 2013, Mary O’Connor
Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2013
Elephants are particularly social animals, living in tight matriarchial family groups. When a calf is born, adults and others of the herd will gather around the newborn, touching and caressing it with their trunks. Quick to stand and follow their mother and family herd, newborns are the center of attention in their family groups and … More Any glimpse into the life of an animal quickens our own and makes it so much the larger and better in every way. — John Muir
Ornamental grasses ease the business of observation. The feather of their curves softens neighoring edges and corners. Their barely perceptible brush with the breeze is the music of meditation. * * * Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2013
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.” – Goethe * * * Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2013
The temptation of these juicy red berries is overshadowed by their place in paradise. * * * Mary O’Connor photo © 2013
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 