“When I eat with my friends, it is a moment of real pleasure, when I really enjoy life.” — Monica Bellucci good table manners stay away from politics don’t talk with mouth full * * * Dinner Party ~ Wild Blue-crowned Parakeets in Florida feast at domestic bird feeder • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Dinner Party
“When I sit here by the sea and listen to the sound of the waves, I feel free from all obligations and people of this world.” — Henry David Thoreau waves, they ebb and flow sending vibrations of sound healing medium * * * Sound Waves ~ Performance at Pompano Beach • Video and “Sound … More Sound Waves
“Childhood is that state which ends the moment a puddle is first viewed as an obstacle instead of an opportunity.” — Michael K. Williams delight of puddles jump in and enjoy the splash sensory freedom * * * Saying “yes!” to puddle play ~ Little ducklings take advantage of puddles, muddy or not! • Photo … More Puddles
¨You don’t choose your family. They are God’s gift to you, as you are to them.¨ — Desmond Tutu family resemblance seen in genes not feathers biologic bond * * * Family Portrait ~ Juvenile Ibis stands out in family gathering • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Family Likeness” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © … More Family Likeness
“I am going to make everything around me beautiful, that will be my life.” – Elsie de Wolfe home decor ideas outside beauty transcends walls lush paper patterns * * * Wall Art ~ Elegant wallpaper • Photo of American White Ibis by Jan Logozzo • “Home Décor” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. light, color and love hiding in darkness of life waiting to be found * * * Darkness ~ Love and color hide in black rose • Photo by Jan Logozzo … More Dark Side
“If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” — Percy Bysshe Shelley jumble of brambles safe haven as world turns warm just a hint of green * * * Scarlet Beauty ~ Cardinal brightens winter’s dreariness • Photo and “Climate Change” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2022 Brighten Dreary Winter Days “Passing Shadows” ~ New … More Climate Change
“Who knows how long the cold weather will last.” — Joe Williams in the beginning it looks to stay forever that’s winter for you * * * Mitten Weather ~ Blue tells story of frozen • Photo of icy Devil’s Hopyard Falls, Salem, Conn., by Jan Logozzo • “Ice Cold” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor … More Ice Cold
“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” — Hal Borland the sun is setting artful shutting down of old another’s prelude * * * Year’s End ~ Sunset a bold promise of splendor yet to come • Photo and … More Year’s End
“Joy in looking and comprehending is nature’s most beautiful gift.” — Albert Einstein nature’s polished gems Adam and Eve’s downfall seductive beauty * * * Pure and Simple ~ Apple on butternut wood • Photo and “Unadorned Beauty” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2022 Turn the Pages to a New Year! “Passing Shadows” ~ New book … More Unadorned Beauty
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 