“And so with the sunshine and the great bursts of leaves growing on the trees… I had that familiar conviction that life was beginning over again.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald warmed by the sun new wardrobe of leaves will come revival of life *. *. * Barren branches lift their arms to the sun in … More Revival
“The kind of happy that goes all the way through your soul happy. I need to finger paint more often! “ — Carolyn Dube sensory freedom happiness in the making artistic statement *. *. * Opening to the day’s sun, water lilies appear as tiny pots of colorful paints— happy expression in the making • Photo … More Paint Pots
“The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible — and achieve it, generation after generation.” — Pearl S. Buck searching the unknown unrealized possibilities beginning of growth *. *. * Immature Ibis uses long, downcurved beak in search of dinner prey • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Juvenile” … More Juvenile
“You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep spring from coming.” —Pablo Neruda golden trumpets fall litter earth with notes of hope tuneful spring salute *. *. * Bright yellow blossoms of Southern Florida’s Golden Trumpet Tree litter the sidewalk, a showstopping contrast to the dreary face of icy Northern walkways • Photo and … More Litter
“Do not allow negative thoughts to enter your mind for they are weeds that strangle confidence.” — Bruce Lee choking beauty out appealing in their own right wildness gone amuck *. *. * Weeds edge out fresh waters of wildlife preserve • Photo and “Weeds” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“When you can’t change the direction of the wind— adjust your sails.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr. tracking winds of change direction set by airstream guiding turn of force *. *. * Still as a weather vane, Great Blue Heron faces into the wind, setting course for the day • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Weather vane
“Big things are built one brick at a time.” — Lysa TerKeurst one stick at a time eye on nest for family planned parenthood *. *. * Wood Stork builds nest for future family, one stick at a time • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Family Planning” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight — it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower you talkin’ to me? power of size dynamic positive mind wins *. *. * More than 170 to 180 bird species of large and small shapes and sizes … More Mindset
“Glory lies in the attempt to reach one’s goal and not in reaching it.” — Mahatma Gandhi stretch to the limit meet challenge with conviction reach beyond comfort*. *. * Great White Heron stretches neck high to reach the sky • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “A Stretch” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” — Coco Chanel quiet elegance delicate simplicity arresting statement *. *. * Long, filamentous plumes set off Snowy Egret’s pure beauty • Photo in Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, by Jan Logozzo • “Pure Elegance” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026.
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 