“Life isn’t black and white. It’s a million gray areas, don’t you find?” — Ridley Scott truth hidden in gray cover-up of age and facts here and now image * * * Most active at night or dusk, yellow-crowned night herons are seen in the light of day in gray-and-black plumage and long head plumes … More Beauty of Gray
“In the backyard of my childhood home, every tree was a fortress, every bush a hiding spot, and every puddle an ocean to explore.” – Unknown perched high overhead home a castle of remnants birthplace memories * * * Connect with Memories ~ Osprey on nest of sticks and rags is sight to remember and … More Memories
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” — Eleanor Roosevelt stretch way of seeing picture wow of tomorrow see beyond what’s real “ * * Envisioning ~ “This is what I will look like!” says the dusky brown-gray feathered cygnet, swimming beside the beautiful white-feathered adult swan … More Envision
“Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heartwarming!” — Joseph B. Wirthlin beautiful and rich vivid hues lively color the stuff of delight * * * Fodder of memories ~ When hydrangeas are at their boldest, enjoy up close and personal • Explore how to put color to work with its shades and hues, … More Vividness
“It’s our challenges and obstacles that give us layers of depth and make us interesting.” — Ellen DeGeneres layer on layer sculpture of gentle edges nature’s creation * * * How often do we go right by the sweet spots of our environment without observing their display of beauty? Being aware is a first step … More Awareness
“Find a space where you can be creative and a place where you are open for free thinking, you want to enjoy what you are doing and do what you are best at.” — David Karp palette of colors creative sanctuary subtle influence * * * Greens and Blues ~ With so many sizes, colors, … More Subtle Influence
“People are most creative when they care about their work and they’re stretching their skills.” — Teresa Amabile stretch the way you see woven basket with pansies wren sees otherwise * * * See beyond the expected ~ Hanging basket of pansies. Nest nestled in folds. Check out “Say Yes! to Your Creative Self” for … More Stretching Exercises
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” — Georgia O’Keeffe bobbles of color determined by soil and sun organic painting * * * With their pom-poms of varying shades of purple, pink and blue, Hydrangeas are a virtual … More Organic Painting
“There are no secrets in life; just hidden truths that lie beneath the surface.” — Michael C. Hall get down in the dirt walk barefoot through the grasses stirred by wildness * * * Quiet Discovery ~ Inspiration hides in the simplest spots; just look in the leaves and at things close by • For … More Hidden Truths
“Sometimes the embers are better than the campfire.” — Thomas Overbury flames shrink to embers before bursting forth again restoring day’s light * * * Radiant Heat ~ With its throat of gold, this glowing red daylily illuminates the garden • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Glowing Embers” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024 Say … More Radiant Heat
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 