“The air was warm and breezy. with windows reflecting the still bright sun.” — Victoria Kahler absorbing last light awaiting brightness of dawn tomorrow brings new * * * Transition ~ Tied up for the night • Photo and “Recharging” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“It takes patience to thread the needle. The more you learn the technique, the better you will get at it in the future.” — Kemi Sogunle shaky hand won’t work pathway’s fine eye elusive practice makes perfect * * * Threading the Needle ~ Maneuvering through eye of the bridge • Photo by Jan Logozzo … More Steady Hand
“Music is like creating an emotional painting. The sounds are the colors.” — Yanni picture of feelings sounds paint emotions in air blues predominate * * * Xylophone Palette ~ Sidewalk instrument for passers-by to play • Photo and “Music in Air” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“That’s another great thing about getting older. Your life is written on your face.” — Frances McDormand toll of battles won scars and wrinkles price to pay facial work of art * * * Story Told ~ Signs of wear and tear • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Etchings of Age” haiku and blog post … More Etchings of Age
“When life is not coming up roses, look to the weeds and find the beauty hidden within them.” — L.F. Young stand still in the weeds hiding place for pure beauty mix of counterparts * * * Hidden Presence ~ Beauty stands out • Photo of heron in hiding spot and “Lost in the Weeds” … More Lost in the Weeds
“If you cut corners, you just keep on going in circles.” — Grant Stoelwinder figuring out life one direction then other straight path works the best * * * Getting nowhere ~ Going round and round, over and over • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “In Circles” haiku and blog post by Mary O’Connor © … More In Circles
“Life is like a jigsaw puzzle, you have to see the whole picture, then put it together piece by piece!” — Terry McMillan thousands of pieces one life-size jigsaw puzzle put all in order * * * Fragmented Picture ~ What piece goes where? • Photo of forest canopy and “Jigsaw Puzzle” haiku by Mary … More Jigsaw Puzzle
“People who soar are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change.” — Chuck Swindoll looking down on earth viewpoint of stunning beauty best seat in the house * * * Powerful view ~ Powered paragliding or paramotoring is a form of ultralight aviation in which a paraglider pilot wears a back-pack … More Powerful View
“You can always improve your situation. But you do so by facing it, not by running away.” — Brad Warner run forward not back always pursue happiness it’s out there somewhere * * * Running Away ~ Startled white-tailed deer take flight through the marsh ٭ Photo and “In Pursuit” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More In Pursuit
“New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as new chances come your way.” — Oscar Auliq-Ice runway straight ahead take off for new adventure new year’s horizon * * * 2024 Lift-off ~ Barbie’s iconic pink plane takes off for new year • SignCraft creation in Niantic … More 2024 Lift-off
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 