“Faith is stepping out on nothing and landing on something” — Cornel West dance on tips of toes lightness a state of true grace strength of loveliness * * * Wings down for smooth landing • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Touchdown” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Nicknames stick to people, and the most ridiculous are the most adhesive.” — Thomas Chandler Haliburton given name substitute moniker handed in jest portrayal that sticks * * * With their scaly featherless black heads and necks, Wood Storks have been called such names as flinthead, stonehead, iron head and gourdhead. A more apt portrayal … More Nickname
“You’ll have a lot more respect for a bird after you try making a nest.” — Cynthia Lewis home in the making building center of safety place for raising dreams # # # Nest building time at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Nesting” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Everything comes in time to him who knows how to wait.” — Leo Tolstoy await right moment timing makes big difference prize worth waiting for * * * Alligator waits in sun; timing unfortunate for turtle passing by as jaws of hunter snap shut • Photos at Wakodahatchee Wetlands by Jan Logozzo • “Patience” haiku … More Patience
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands but in seeing with new eyes.” — Marcel Proust explore new pathways threshold of discovery barrier breakthrough * * * Peaceful kayak passage through nature’s world • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Explore” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“The art of achievement is the art of making life – your life – a masterpiece.” — Wilferd Peterson masterpiece in paint transcends history and time perpetuates life * * * “Last Supper” painting, projected on PBS studio walls in an Immersive Art Experience, transcends time in this showcase of Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic mastery … More Masterpiece
“For once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” — Leonardo da Vinci enchantment with space flying machines search new worlds invention of means * * * Precursor to today’s satellite imagery, Leonardo da … More Flying
“The apparent world, the one which is perceived, with its figures, its brightness, its colors, is a psychical product, a creation of the observer.” — Vasco Ronchi look up at the stars sensation of wondrous sight sense of existence * * * Brilliance of Leonardo DaVinci’s artistic and scientific fascination is displayed in “DaVinci,” a … More Brilliance
“In joy or sadness, flowers are our constant friends.” — Okakura Kakuzo perfumed with color blossoms of scent and softness balm for one’s sorrow * * * Bouquets of flowers spread their loveliness, a gift of comfort. With thanks to all for their best wishes at time of my sister, Judy’s, passing • Photo and … More Comfort
“You have to create your life. You have to carve it like a sculpture.” — William Shatner sculpted marble stone excess carved away in space creation of life * * * Essence of sculpture, a reflection of existence • Photo and “Sculpted” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 