Fiddling Around

“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

“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

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

“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

“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

“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

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

“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

Rewards

“Inside every seed is the potential for an incredible harvest.” — Farrah Gray “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” — Og Mandino     “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” — Robert Louis Stevenson           … More Rewards