Watching You

“Life is not a spectator sport. If you’re going to spend your whole life in the grandstand just watching what goes on, in my opinion you’re wasting your life.” — Jackie Robinson waiting and watching wide open eyes catch action mischief makers seen *   *   * Unblinking ~ Big brown eyes miss little • Photo … More Watching You

Barrier

“Patience is, in and of itself, a great challenge and it often holds the key to breaking through a seeming impasse.”  — Daisaku Ikeda follow road to goal perceived obstacle blocks way persistence wins out *   *   * No Entry ~ Silken spider web impedes Vermont covered bridge crossing • Photo by John Kurowski • … More Barrier

Earned Rest

“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop” – Ovid blankets of still earth quilted with tufts of flowers summer rests in peace *   *   * Season’s End ~ Tired tractor at Burnett’s Country Gardens, Salem, Conn., retired ‘til spring • Photo  by Jan Logozzo • “Earned Rest” haiku poem by Mary … More Earned Rest

Delicious

“Every moment is beautiful;  delicious even!” — Alicia Keys even when it rains something enchanting appears traces of sunshine *   *   * Last Sips ~ As sunny season fades, Monarch butterfly takes long tasty sips • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Delicious” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022  

Windblown

“I saw a tree dancing in the wind, and it said to me, ‘I’m not doing this to entertain you, but to remind you of what life is — a dance in the wind!” ~ Michael Bassey Johnson cold winds are blowing trees bending over lost leaves winter’s welcome dance *   *   * Sculptural Weavings … More Windblown

Chapeau

“Some hats can only be worn if you’re willing to be jaunty, to set them at an angle and to walk beneath them with a spring in your stride as if you’re only a step away from dancing.” — Neil Gaiman wear that jaunty cap adds character plus height generates laughter *   *   * Jaunty … More Chapeau

Lantern Light

“If we are to have any hope  for the future, those who have lanterns must pass them on to others.”  — Plato open wings flash red shines light of deepest danger hostile lanternfly *   *   * Pretty Predator ~ An invasive planthopper that made its way to the U.S. from China, the Spotted Lanternfly damages … More Lantern Light

Stained Glass

“Some days seem to fit together like a stained glass window. A hundred little pieces of different color and mood that, when combined, create a complete picture.” — Maggie Stiefvater splendid perspective sunlit glass fused with color magnified beauty *   *   * Sunlit ~ Monarch Butterfly template for Tiffany Glass • Photo by Jan Logozzo … More Stained Glass

Innocence

“The magic, the wonder, the mystery and the innocence  of a child’s heart are the seeds of creativity that will heal the world.” — Michael Jackson colors fresh and new wonder that lands in my hand world full of magic *   *   * Enchantment ~ Two-year-old Orlo is captivated by visit of such a wondrous … More Innocence

Paradise

“Paradises can only be made with our own hands, with our own creativity  in harmony with the free creativity of nature.” — Friedensreich Hundertwasser nature’s art palette all colors textures and shapes cosmic potential *   *   * Surrounded by Paradise ~ Their own creations through nature are seen at the home of Chrissie and John … More Paradise