“Whatever the clouds plan to do, I always trust in the sun which never fails to come out.” — Munia Khan gloomy clouds hover beam of sunlight pierces through spreads the wings of hope * * * Transformation ~ Rays of sunshine do away with gloom • Photo by Andrew Finn • “Believe” haiku poem … More Believe
“Yesterday and tomorrow cross and mix on the skyline. The two are lost in purple haze. One forgets, one waits.” — Carl Sandburg sun sets on skyline old baggage is left behind new year’s fresh outlook * * * Crossing Paths ~ Sunset on old, sunrise awaits • NYC skyline photo by Janet Spencer King … More Changing Force
“It doesn’t matter how great your shoes are if you don’t accomplish anything in them.” ― Martina Boone walking on soft snow snowshoe steps open new paths function beats fashion * * * Snowshoe Viewpoint ~ Move off the beaten path with aid of snowshoes • Photo and “Snowshoes” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022 … More Snowshoes
“And a softness came from the starlight and filled me full to the bone.” — William Butler Yeats stellar lights above the sky in brilliant pieces divine therapy * * * Starry Lights ~ Thousands of tiny points of light turn Westerly, R.I.’s Wilcox Park into a magical holiday extravaganza. RI and CT artists created … More Starry Night
“Beautiful memories tell our story and wrap themselves in ribbons of the heart” — Flavia Cacace evergreen branches decked in cheerful marks of joy festive signature * * * Holiday Greens ~ Dressed with ribbons tied in bows • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Festive” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2022 Continue holiday cheer beyond … More Festive
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” — Hamilton Wright Mabie reflection of lights story of love in action not a fantasy * * * Miracle of Lights ~ The tiny Connecticut town of Chester’s Starry Nights Festival celebrates the miracle of lights central to both the Jewish … More Miracle of Lights
“That’s the thing with handmade items. They still have the person’s mark on them, and when you hold them, you feel less alone.” ― Aimee Bender handmade over time textured and layered with love hallmark of caring * * * Handcrafted Beauty ~ Hummingbird ornament made by Jennifer Avalone, Master Quiller, for the Quilling Tree exhibited … More Ornamentation
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease for ever to be able to do it.” — J.M. Barre flight of fantasy window shopping for delight life’s necessity * * * Land of Enchantment ~ The Wayfinder Society window display takes Chester, Conn., holiday shoppers on flight of fancy • Photo by Jan … More Fantasyland
“Not just beautiful, though— the stars are like the trees in the forest, alive and breathing. And they’re watching me.” – Haruki Murakami points of light above reflections of reverence a hallowed stillness * * * Stars Everywhere ~ The magical illumination of stars, hung in celebration of the holiday season, may be found throughout … More Starry Night
“Moons and years pass by and are gone forever, but a beautiful moment shimmers through like a ray of light.” — Franz Grillparzer floating gently past shimmering hues of color bubbles filled with dreams * * * Glass Act ~ Master Glassblower, Jeffrey P’an of Mystic, Conn., decorates a Florence Griswold Museum holiday tree with … More Shimmering
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