Thankful
November 24, 2016
“Rest and be thankful.” — William Wordsworth A Happy Thanksgiving Day to all! * * * Eddie — just waiting for a touch of love. Watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2016
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Haphazard
November 21, 2016
“Life forms illogical patterns. It is haphazard and full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by, for who knows whether any of them will ever return?” — Margot Fonteyn * * * Nature’s recurring beauty. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
Point of View
November 17, 2016
“If there is any one secret of success, it lies in the ability to get the other person’s point of view and see things from that person’s angles as well as from your own.” — Henry Ford * * * Lines and angles, Niantic Boardwalk, Niantic, Conn. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
Love
November 14, 2016
“While they don’t stay little for long, they will always stay in your heart.” — Author unknown Generational love. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
Encouragement
November 10, 2016
“Relax. Breathe in deep. Hold it. Let it out. Loosen your shoulders. Smile. Close your eyes. You’ll be surprised at how many voices you’ll hear, whispering sweet encouragement into your ear.” — Mike Dooley * * * Place of sweet relaxation, end of Smith’s Neck Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. — Photo by Margaret … More Encouragement
Hiding
November 7, 2016
“Don’t hide your feelings, act on them. You never know when that chance will no longer be there.” — Author Unknown * * * Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
Tranquility
November 3, 2016
“It is in your power to withdraw yourself whenever you desire. Perfect tranquility within consists in the good ordering of the mind, the realm of your own.” — Marcus Aurelius * * * Simple serenity. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
“A smile is a great way to change your looks.” — Charles Gordy
October 31, 2016
“There are three things that I’ve learned never discuss with people: religion, politics and the Great Pumpkin.” — Linus * * * Autumn faces at Burnett’s Country Gardens, Salem, CT, (above) and Smith’s Acres, Niantic, CT (below). Photos by Jan Logozzo © 2016
Fallen
October 27, 2016
Fallen, but not forgotten. * * * Headstones in Essex, Connecticut’s Riverview Cemetery date back to the 1700’s, many with inscriptions eaten away by the elements, though still honored with plantings and flags. — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
Agreement
October 24, 2016
“Harmony makes small things grow, lack of it makes great things decay.” — Sallust * * * Miniature Orchids — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 