In Secret

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” — Roald Dahl *   *   * Secreted Away  — Photo by Mary O’Connor

Splash of hope

“Laughter sparkles like a splash of water in the sunlight.” — author unknown “Sometimes that which we fear strengthens our spirt and gives us splash of hope.” — Harley King           *   *   * Fountains at the Esplanade, Fort Lauderdale, FL — Photos by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Warm and Fuzzy

“No whining, no complaining, absolutely no frowning. Only hugs, smiles and warm fuzzy feelings are allowed.” — author unknown “Hold on to whatever keeps you warm inside.”—author unknown         *   *   * Fuzzy Ones – Photos by Jan Logozzo © 2017

Hands Down

“Procrastination is, hands down, our favorite form of self-sabotage.” — Alyce P. Cornyn *   *   * Iguana — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Good Life

“A good life is a collection of happy moments.” — Denis Waitley         *   *   * Las Olas Riverwalk Sunday Jazz Festival — Photos by Mary O’Connor

Fulfillment

“Life is about moments:  Don’t wait for them, create them.” — Author Unknown *   *   * Anhinga — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017

Be wise

“The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” — William James *   *   * Pigeons overhead  — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Bonding

“Attachment to a baby is a long-term process, not a single, magical moment. The opportunity for bonding at birth may be compared to falling in love—staying in love takes longer and demands more work.” — T. Berry Brazelton *   *   * Baboon family met along the roadside in Tanzania. Watercolor painting by Mary … More Bonding

Leaving

“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.” — Rumi *   *   * Bon Voyage  — Photo by Jan Logozzo  © 2017

Hard Work

“Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “I think that my biggest attribute to any success that I have had is hard work. There really is no substitute for working hard.” — Maria Bartiromo   *   *   * Bees at Work – Photos by Jan Logozzo © 2017