“Over the river and through the woods, to grandmother’s house we go…” May this day be just one of many, many more to be thankful for! A Happy Thanksgiving to all! * * * Thanksgiving poem by Lydia Maria Child — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
“One of the pleasant things about small town life is that everyone, whether rich or poor, liked or disliked, has some kind of role in the community.” — Edward Abbey * * * Main Street, Essex, Connecticut — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
“I believe that if you truly understand the importance of relaxation, you will make time for it in your schedule.” — Gudjon Bergmann * * * Morning Break — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
In Flanders’ fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place: and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In … More In Flanders Fields
“If the world could remain within a frame like a painting on the wall, I think we’d see the beauty then and stand staring in awe.” — Conor Oberst * * * Egret in Marsh — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017
“Inside every seed is the potential for an incredible harvest.” — Farrah Gray “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” — Og Mandino “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” — Robert Louis Stevenson … More Rewards
“The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.” — James Taylor * * * Bella, enjoying her party boat ride — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017
“’It must be inconvenient to be made of flesh,’ said the scarecrow thoughtfully, ‘for you must sleep, and eat and drink. However, you have brains, and it is worth a lot of bother to be able to think properly.’” — L. Frank Baum * * * Seasonal props — Photo by Mary O’Connor … More Fall Harvest Props
“Every good conversation starts with good listening.”— Author unknown * * * Billy talks up a storm with good listener, Ellie. — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017
“Hello, sun in my face. Hello you who made the morning and spread it over the fields…Watch, now, how I start the day in happiness, in kindness.” — Mary Oliver * * * Sunrise over Niantic Bay — Photo by Ron Jones, Niantic, CT © 2017
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 