“Gratitude can turn a meal into a feast.” — Melody Beattie tasty repast draws even simple table scraps buoy hungry soul * * * Meal Enjoyed ~ Flock of starlings, in their winter garb, enjoy remains of autumn orchard harvest. Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Feast” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Celebrate endings — for they precede new beginnings.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie change defines new year prospect of fresh start invites robust leap ahead * * * Puma breaks free of underbrush ~ Flamingo Botanical Gardens, Davie, Florida, photo and “New Beginnings” haiku by Mary O’Connor. With best wishes for a happy and healthy … More New Beginnings
“Every night, under the same sky and stars, probably since the emergence of humankind, people around the world have been wishing one another a good night.” — Efrat Shoham reflections of past cast in light of tomorrow coming year’s promise * * * Tomorrow’s Promise ~ Heron reflects on day gone by • Photo and … More Good Night!
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” — Hamilton Wright Mabie silently with joy the enchantment of Christmas renews thirsting souls * * * Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday greetings to all throughout the world. May it be a peaceful and healthy new year! ~ Photo and “Enchantment” … More Enchantment
Humans are social beings, and we are happier, and better, when connected to others.” — Paul Bloom joined at the hip providing strength in numbers in this together * * * Interconnected ~ Photo and “Force of Nature” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“To keep a warm heart in a cold world is the real victory.” — Marty Rubin stay tucked in tight when the sky is frozen cold shivers tell story * * * Head under wing ~ Tiny sparrow huddles against cold • Photo and “Cold World” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Rest but never quit. Even the sun has a sinking spell each evening. But it always rises the next morning. At sunrise, every soul is born again.” — Muhammad Ali spreading glow around sun sinks into waiting arms rebirth tomorrow * * * Going to Rest ~ Waiting Arms photo by Jan Logozzo • “Rebirth” … More Rebirth
“For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson blinded by temper ability to laugh gone better to calm down * * * “Stay away! This is mine” ~ Angry Grackle guards his claim of suet • Photo and “Temper” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Temper
“I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” — Pablo Picasso stretching limbs and mind reaching for full potential attainable goal * * * Great Lengths ~ Within Reach! photo and “Great Lengths” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
“When nothing goes right, you have to face forward and take it on head first.” — Kyo Shirodaira steps moving forward bring future into focus leave past in shadow * * * Leaving Doubt Behind ~ Lesser Yellowlegs by Oyster River – Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Facing Forward” Haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2020
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 