“People have a real love of looking at small worlds— something inside them is innately attracted to that ‘miniature’ realm.” — John Lasseter province of childhood miniature surroundings bigtime enjoyments * * * Miniature model captures hobbyist’s imagination • “It’s a small, small world” haiku and photo from Florence Griswold Museum holiday magic by Mary O’Connor … More It’s a small, small world
“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” Oscar Wilde holiday baubles elegant jewels of light adornments of joy * * * Tiny lights explode baubles of color into bursts of joy • Tiny lights and colorful ornaments line the walls of the … More Baubles and Lights
“True delicacy, that most beautiful heart-leaf of humanity, exhibits itself most significantly in little things.” — Mary Howitt lace fit for a queen delicate but not fragile gift of loveliness * * * Delicate moments may be found in everyday moments of life • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Delicate Moments” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Delicate Moments
“Fall colors are funny. They’re so bright and intense and beautiful. It’s like nature is trying to fill you up with color, to saturate you so you can stockpile it before winter turns everything muted and dreary.” Siobhan Vivian absence of color sapped from former enjoyment time now to recharge * * * Though white … More Washed Out
“Whenever in doubt, turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream.” — John Lennon concern cast aside just soaking up loveliness the art of drifting * * * Also known as an African daisy, this Gerber daisy spreads brilliantly colored petals in a floating display of intricacy and beauty • Photo and “Relaxed” haiku by … More Relaxed
“Every day is a renewal, every morning the daily miracle. This joy you feel is life.” — Gertrude Stein winged messengers soar maneuvers of renewal aerial envoys * * * Birds in flight serve as symbols of hope and renewal, inspiring appreciation of beauty as we navigate through life • “In Flight” photo by Jan … More Renewal
“Life is too short for half-hearted connections and meaningless run-throughs.” — Karen Kingbury pointless wavering ambivalence leads nowhere just make up your mind * * * Autumn’s Indecision—Red leaf, green leaf, which to be • Undecided photo by Jan Logozzo • “Ambivalence” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“One tiny flame could make so many other flames; one tiny flame could set afire the whole world.” — Anne Rice begin with one flame start of tomorrow’s bright light history on fire * * * Sun sparked torches ignite in flames of tomorrow’s fever • “Torchlight” haiku and photo by Mary O’Connor © 2024 … More Torchlight
“Autumn… the year’s last, loveliest smile.” – William Cullen Bryant autumn enjoyment mix of mellowness and charm colors make headlines * * * Autumn’s Bounty — Crisp apples, colorful squash to grace the tables • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Autumn’s Delight” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024 Enjoy a glass of wine and visits … More Autumn’s Delight
“There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly lit front porch.” — Robert Brault spirits goblins ghouls Halloween tricks or treats love and kisses reign * * * Lady of the night wins with love and kisses in Halloween pumpkin contest • Lady of the … More Love and Kisses
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 