“But all God’s angels come to us disguised.” — James Russell Lowell tropical angels gracing azure blue waters heavenly blessings *. *. * One of over 2,000 works by Zimbabwean artists in the ZimSculpt exhibition at the Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House, this highly polished Angelfish sculpture is carved in Springstone, an exceptionally hard, semi-precious stone. … More Angels
“Solitude isn’t loneliness. Solitude is when the entire universe seems to surround and hold you quietly.” — Victoria Erickson sound of solitude gentle touches on the shore breath of tranquility * * * Deserted winter beach invites passers-by to reflect and recharge • Photo by Terry Logozzo • “Recharge” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
The arts have long been an integral and vibrant part of our nation’s cultural heritage. In its many forms, art enables us to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and of our society.” — William J. Clinton artists’ creations heritage preserved in paint portraits of spirit * * * The Stonington Lobster Trap Tree features … More Hand-painted Heritage
“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” — Hamilton Wright Mabie festive lights and cheer holiday remembrances reflect time and love * * * Built with lobster traps and 460 hand-painted buoys, the Stonington (CT) Lobster Trap Tree lights up the town dock in annual tribute to the … More Holiday Tribute
“Winter sunlight is a warm old soul, spreading love in the bitter cold.” — Angie Weiland-Crosby deserted shore scenes castles of sand wiped away sunshine a cold light * * * Sunbathers gone, warm sands of beach reduced to footprints • “Winter Light” haiku and photo by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“The great secret of getting what you want from life is knowing what you want and believing you can have it.” — Epictetus triumphant straight dive fishing requires more than luck unswerving focus * * * Osprey dives straight for catch of the day • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Focus” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Focus
“Few footprints of the great remain in the sand before the ever-flowing tide.” — Robert Aris Willmott rising and falling erasing pages of sand tides of renewal * * * Low tide leaves few footprints to be followed • Low Tide photo and “Footprints” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.” — Robert Henri wildness of water calming to suffering souls entranced by its spell * * * Seagull sits for hours, mesmerized • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Spellbound” haiku by Mary … More Spellbound
“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne standing as sentries closed up and vacant faces staring out to sea loneliness replaces life shadows erase hard edges * * * Eighteen Officers Row houses stand vacant at Sandy Hook (NJ) National Park. Officers’ homes traditionally faced the parade ground, but here … More Hallowed
“Be aware that who you are and what you have to offer can be a beacon to some lost soul.” — Iyanla Vanzant whether smiles or sun viewpoints of brightness inspire pierce fog of worry * * * Built to safely guide mariners into New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Lighthouse served as a backdrop for … More Guiding Light
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