“Simplicity is the glory of expression.” — Walt Whitman simple elegance showcase of finest beauty picture of glory .*. *. * With simple layers of petals surrounding a prominent center of pollen-swollen stamen, Single Fernleaf Peonies are said by many to outshine their Double Fernleaf Peony cousins, whose classic multiple petal layers hide their center’s … More Simplicity
“There is a deep need in the world just now for guidance— almost any sort of spiritual guidance.” — Carl Jung bright beacon of light lights stony shapes of darkness sheltering guidance *. *. * Standing 65’ tall at the mouth of the Connecticut River, the octagonal Lynde Point Lighthouse guides navigators into Saybrook Harbor … More Guidance
“If we can bring our children understanding, comfort, and hopefulness when they need this kind of support, then they ae more likely to grow into adults who can find these resources within themselves later on.” — Fred Rogers waterside classroom essential life skill schooling put your right foot in *. * * Mama Canada Goose … More Schooling
“Love doesn’t mean doing extraordinary or heroic things. It means knowing how to do ordinary things with tenderness.” — Jean Vanier nurturing with care gentle tenderness and love compassionate strength *. *. * Downy Woodpecker faithfully feeds youngster with nourishment to sustain health and life • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tenderness” haiku by Mary … More Tenderness
“There are colors which cause each other to shine brilliantly, which form a couple which complete each other like man and woman.” — Vincent Van Gogh striking and vibrant complementary colors high stakes energy *. *. * Individually and together, foreground and background, leaves and blossoms stand out in the brilliance of each other • … More Complementary
“I miss hanging out with my friends, getting in a little trouble.” —Tiger Woods just hanging around staying away from trouble at least pretending *. *. * Just waiting for someone to toss a discarded fish, hungry pelican hangs out in prime spot by the dock • Acrylics painting and “Hanging Around” haiku by Mary … More Hanging Around
“I’m looking forward to coming back, back to Earth, the landing, the views.” — Duane G. Carey wheels down for landing soaring flight now arriving impending touchdown *. *. * Wings outspread, feet outstretched, Great Egret comes in for a landing • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Touchdown” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“The human mind enjoys impressive visions of unearthly creatures.” — Jules Verne just drifting around no eyes or even a brain unearthly jellies *. *. * Composed of over 95% water, and lacking bones, heart and brain, translucent jellyfish drift around in ocean currents, catching prey with long filament tentacles • Photo of jellyfish at … More Unearthly
“May a thread of comfort be woven through your difficult days.” — Mary Anne Radmacher layered with softness gentle as feathery down nature’s comforter *. *. * Delicate Clematis soften the weathered fence railing with their comforter of beauty • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Comforter” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature.” – Rachel Carson tree of life motif echoing nature’s rhythm reigniting hope *. *. * Set against the evergreen needles of pines, delicate blossoms capture the returning life and hope of springtime • Photo and “Healing” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 