“I’m not into cold weather, I like warm weather.” — Amos Lee snow suit and mittens meant to keep out cold and ice not working today * * * All Bundled Up ~ Caelyn, not a lover of cold and ice! • Watercolor painting and “Cold Weather” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 Warm … More Cold Weather
“Remember, what does ‘retirement’ mean? It doesn’t mean that you’re a couch potato. Leisure is not the same thing as rest.” — Robert Fogel just loafing around bliss exemplification not accomplishment * * * Laziness Exemplified ~ Ziva prefers couch to rest • “Couch Potato” haiku poem and watercolor Ziva portrait by Mary O’Connor © … More Couch Potato
“Patience is not simply the ability to wait – it’s how we behave while we’re waiting.” — Joyce Meyer waiting may be hard being patient is harder both worth practicing * * * Mabel, rescued lab mix, and her new “Forever Friends” celebrate “National Love Your Pet Day.” • Watercolor painting and “Patience” haiku by … More Patience
“A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement.” — Rachel Carlson childhood perspective open only to delight just captivating * * * In Ollie’s eyes ~ The whole world is fresh and new • Watercolor painting of Ollie and “Fascination” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022
“The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect!” — Charles N. Barnard strings of colored lights odds and whatever you have best decorations * * * Lobster Pot Tree ~ What else would the Borough of Stonington, Conn., do with all its lobster pots than build a Christmas tree on the town dock? Some … More Holiday Decorations
“God gave us memory so that we might have roses in December.” — James M. Barrie winter’s cold withers wrapped in warm shades of summer memories outlive * * * Roses Recalled ~ Lush Florence Griswold Museum summer garden reduced to memory • Photo and “Memories” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021 Perfect Holiday … More Memories
“Things taste better outdoors. And if it’s a forbidden thing, so much the better.” — Franny Billingsley how lucky am I! can’t pass up backyard bonus full picnic table * * * Backyard Picnic ~ “Hmm! What have we here? … Don’t want to miss even one kernel!” • Squirrel enjoys corn on the … More Partytime!
“But in the end, it’s only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass.” — J.R.R. Tolkien wings spread across sky those below huddle in fear a passing shadow * * * Double Duty ~ When you purchase a copy of the inspirational new book “Passing Shadows” , you will be helping veterans transition … More Double Duty
“Its haikus and accompanying photos and paintings are a mind-clearing breath of fresh air!” — Karen L. Rancourt, Ph.D. captured images uncover moments of calm good feelings of ahh! * * * Passing Shadows ~ Perfect post-pandemic gift book by Mary O’Connor. Filled with three-line haiku poems, illustrated with surprising full-color photos and watercolor … More New Book!
“To me, food is as much about the moment, the occasion, the location and the company as it is about the taste.” — Heston Blumenthal carte du jour listing attention turns to eating farm-to-table feast * * * Tasty Snack ~ Miniature Sicilian Donkey enjoys a mid-day treat • Photo and “Tasty Snack” haiku by … More Tasty Snack
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 