“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” — Leo Buscaglia power of caring thru just the tiniest touch love beyond measure * * * There … More Loving Care
“Yes, despite darkness, there is always some light that can enter our lives to brighten the darkest of moments.” — Becky Johnen beauty in the weeds bright spots disconnect darkness initiators of joy * * * Lone marsh mallows brighten the journey along the road • Photo and “Bright Spots” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Bright Spots
“The fragrance of lavender dances on the breeze, a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and make peace within.” — Unknown lavender’s magic unfolding in gentle winds whispers of calmness * * * Said to symbolize purity, quietness, elegance, calmness, royalty, the lavender flower boasts a fragrance that quiets the mind and soul. British author Margaret … More Serenity
“Raphael probably would have painted out the freckles, and that would have been a mistake. Like brushing cinnamon off cinnamon toast.” — E. L. Konigsburg smatterings of sun whimsical dustings of charm kisses of beauty * * * Poets call out freckles for their whimsy, innocence and youth, as nature’s tiny specks of creativity. Irish … More Freckles
“Beauty is a radiance that originates from within and comes from inner security and strong character.” — Jane Seymour strength and character symbolized thru finery power of beauty * * * With their tall, sword-like stalks and trumpet-shaped blossoms, gladioli take their name from the Latin word, gladius, meaning sword. Their role as the birth … More Lasting Love
“My soul is in the sky.” — William Shakespeare spores of brilliant light dreams scrawled on blackboard of sky fleeting elation * * * July fireworks bring Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to mind • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Midsummer Celebration” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“In the spider-web of facts, many a truth is strangled.” — Paul Eldridge shining silken web tempting promise of softness traps with strands of truth * * * Shining in the light, spider’s web promises only woven beauty • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Deceiving” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“People must feel that the natural world is important and valuable and beautiful and wonderful and an amazement and a pleasure.” — David Attenborough portal of calm unadulterated reserve inner peace haven * * * Unspoiled tangle of natural beauty provides sanctuary of peace and quiet • Photo and “Sanctuary” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Sanctuary
“A symbol is indeed the only possible expression of some invisible essence, a transparent lamp about a spiritual flame…” — William Butler Yeats threads of silky fluff ornamental expression unexpected might * * * Lighting the world with its delicate clusters of silky pink threads, the Mimosa, or Persian Silk Tree, symbolizes sensitivity, gentleness, compassion … More Sensitivity
“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” — Deepak Chopra all nature stands still wind, water. beautiful bird time of reflection * * * Nature, with all its stillness, well of quiet for the mind and soul • “Stillness” watercolor painting and haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 