“But all God’s angels come to us disguised.” — James Russell Lowell tropical angels gracing azure blue waters heavenly blessings *. *. * One of over 2,000 works by Zimbabwean artists in the ZimSculpt exhibition at the Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House, this highly polished Angelfish sculpture is carved in Springstone, an exceptionally hard, semi-precious stone. … More Angels
“If you could choose one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.” — Jennifer Jones laugh with good humor difficult times melt away taste of happiness *. *. * Distinctive white Good Humor trucks, offering such popular ice cream treats as Toasted Almond and Creamsicles, never failed to draw a … More Good Humor
“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.” – William Shakespeare foretell tomorrow contemplate symbols of stars fanciful reading *. *. * Astrology reading machines, popular in the Fifties and Sixties, were coin-operated arcade, boardwalk, and grocery store novelties. They used rotating dials, illuminated signs, or animated figures to dispense printed … More Astrology
“I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape. Something waits beneath it; the whole story doesn’t show.” – Andrew Wyeth swathed in winter’s cold frost bitten limbs of the earth seasonal silence * * * Bone chilling cold numbs rebirth and growth • “Winterscape” watercolor painting and haiku by Mary … More Winterscape
“A great many people, and more all the time, live their entire lives without ever once sleeping out under the stars.” — Alan S. Kesselheim free from walls and such asleep beneath nighttime stars nature’s peace at work *. *. * Marketed for both work and camping trips, the 1947-1951 Frazer Vagabond/Kaiser Traveler could be … More Camping Out
“You never know you’re in a bubble until it pops.” — Andrew Revkin life in a bubble comfortable and secure lost reality * * * Living in one’s own bubble, shielded from actuality • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “In a Bubble” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.” — Thomas Aquinas soak tensions away bath’s therapeutic powers tub of refreshment *. *. * Just enough water for a tiny sparrow’s refreshing bath · Photo by Jan Logozzo · “Bath time” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“All right everyone, line up alphabetically according to your height.” — Casey Stengel makings of teamwork structural cohesiveness strength in synergy *. *. * Flying in straight lines, birds use the updraft from the bird in front, saving energy to make migration more efficient while gaining predator protection though strength in numbers · Photo of … More In Line
“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” – John Muir place of soothing joy healing reserve of beauty nature’s sacred ground * * * Formed by sand and stones from melting Ice Age glaciers, the 30’ diameter, 15’ deep granite Basin in Franconia Notch, NH, … More Soothing
“Nature is also great fun. To pretend that nature isn’t fun is to miss much of the joy of being alive.” — Diane Ackerman veiled entanglement examine its wild delight takes your breath away * * * Covered with snow, buried net becomes frozen tapestry of nature • Photo by Terry Logozzo • “Wild Delight” … More Wild Delight
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 