“Memories are hunting horns whose sound dies on the wind.” — Guillaume Apollinaire hunting horn message repeated wavering wail fox in safe haven * * * Horn of the Hunter ~ Vocabulary varies with message • Hunting horns proclaim start of joyous season at Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, CT • Photo and “Hunting Horns” … More Hunting Horns
“The turkey, the sweet potatoes, the stuffing, the pumpkin pie. Is there anything else we all can agree so vehemently about?” — Nora Ephron purchase deterrence no one wants a blue turkey color camouflage * * * All in the Dressing ~ Turkeys figure way to avoid a prime place at the dinner table • … More Turkey Talk
“He looked like something that had just gotten loose from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.” — Harpo Marx all done up, made up dressed in colorful costume downright amusing * * * Looking Good in Yellow ~ Turkey Farm residents dress up for Thanksgiving Day • Gozzi Turkey Farm, Guilford, CT, photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Holiday Dress
“Is not this a true autumn day? Just the still melancholy that I love— that makes life and nature harmonize.” — George Eliot pumpkins tell of fall signal winter’s call for warmth spiced cider brews * * * Signs of Autumn ~ Cider in the air • Old Cider Mill photo and “Autumn Brew” haiku … More Autumn Brew
“The sky broke like an egg into full sunset and the water caught fire.” — Pamela Hansford Johnson burning crevices saturated sponge of fire folded into night * * * Saturated ~ Sponge of fire washes the sky • Photo and “On Fire” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“Privacy is one of the biggest problems in this new electronic age.” — Andy Grove basic upbringing private personal matters not for public eyes * * * Privacy Lesson ~ “I told you to do that in private!” • Photo of cormorant grooming by Jan Logozzo • “Privacy” haiku and blog post by Mary O’Connor … More Privacy
“Everything will line up perfectly when knowing and living the truth becomes more important than looking good.” — Alan Cohen lining up by height counting off by alphabet leaders stand in front * * * Shaggy Mane ~ The Shaggy Mane mushroom starts off white, standing tall and cylindrical, aging quickly into inky black “shaggy … More Line up
“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.” — Lloyd Alexander drifts of pale colors fantasy’s opening scenes channels of beauty * * * Escaping Reality ~ Quiet image • Photo by Jan Logozzo • Blog post and “Fantasy haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“That’s the last time I put you in charge of the tequila when we’re making margaritas.” — JoAnne Kenrick when life is haunted spirits visit in the night telling ghost stories * * * Scary Guest ~ Jalopy Driver • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Haunted” haiku and blog post by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.” — John Burroughs save the sunburnt leaves summer treasures to collect winter’s counterweight * * * Sweet Autumn ~ Leaves of gold • Photo and “Fall Foliage” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2023
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 