“Isn’t it nice to think tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” — L.M. Montgomery “You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.” — Author unknown * * * Transition. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“Green is the prime color of the worlds, and that from which its loveliness arises.” — Pedro Calderon de la Barca * * * Something to keep in mind while waiting for loveliness to arise again. — Photo by Mary O’Connor ©2017
“People observe the colors of a day only at its beginnings and ends, but to me it’s quite clear that a day merges through a multitude of shades and intonations, with each passing moment.” — Markus Zusak * * * “Shades of Green” – Bergdorf holiday window display, 5th Avenue, New York City, … More Observation
“I love that point when you are so tired that everything is funny.” * * * Emmy. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“Without leaps of imagination or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.” — Gloria Steinem Saks 5th Avenue, New York City, Holiday windows. * * * Photos by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Berthold Auerbach * * * Magical Dust. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“Candy is childhood, the best and bright moments you wish could have lasted forever.” —Dylan Lauren Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and the brightest of holidays to one and all! * * * Holiday decorations at Saks 5th Ave., New York City. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
“Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred, and we are better throughout the year for having, in spirit, become a child again at Christmastime.” — Laura Ingalls Wilder “Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, … More Child Again
“You are confined only by the walls you build yourself.” — Andrew Murphy * * * Breeze and Tiller Kelsey wait to escape from behind their screen door walls. – Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“In life, surround yourself with those who light your path.” — Author Unknown * * * Thousands of young and old lined the streets of Niantic (Conn.) to view Saturday night’s 28th annual Light Parade with its colorfully lit holiday floats. — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 