“The sun ignites the clouds below it as if they, and the water, itself, were on fire.” ― Anthony T. Hincks “There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.” — Jo Walton * * * Tucker welcomes the day — Photo by Jay … More Begin the day
“You can’t shower happiness on others without getting a few drops back on yourself.” — Israelmore Avivor “Taking a shower is awesome, it makes you feel nice and clean, makes you sound like a great singer, and helps you make all of life’s decisions.” — Anonymous * * * Wet Feathers — Photo … More Taking a bath
“Patience is not the ability to wait, but the ability to keep a good attitude while waiting.” — Joyce Meyer The fish may be running, but only at their own time. * * * Demonstration of patience — Photo at Niantic Boardwalk beach by Jan Logozzo © 2018
“Renovating an old house is not about making them look new…it is about making new unnecessary.” — Ty McBride Originally a houseboat, the Maggie P today sits aloft on wood pilings at the edge of the Connecticut River South Cove to which, caught in a storm, she once drifted and beached. Abandoned, she was subsequently … More Summer life
“In a simple and a peaceful cottage with a beautiful view, you will not be dreaming about the palaces or the heaven, because you already have a perfect thing!” — Mehmet Murat ildan The old weather-beaten red-shingled cottage on Kelsey Island holds fond memories as a destination for childhood picnics and lazy summers by the … More Memories
“The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.” — Ralph W. Sockman On this particular day, as we dropped down to the coastline, we spotted the ‘Small Isles’ of Rùm, Eigg and Muck, part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Muck, the smallest of the four main islands of this archipelago … More Isles and miles
“Sometimes we need the fog to remind ourselves that all of life is not black and white.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie Waiting for morning fog to clear before boarding ferry in Fort William, Oban, to Craignure on the Isle of Mull. Wee Scottish Lassie playing by water’s edge brought smiles to our faces. Lighthouse marks … More Morning fog
“The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep.” — Rumi Captivated by the rolling mist and reflections on the glass face of the lake, we traded in our coffee for cameras and were rewarded with the unveiling of a whole world refreshed and dressed purely in beauty. * … More Refreshed
“I’m easy to work with, not a pushover, but I respond to criticism and find it inspiring.” — Ben Elton * * * Ready to rock ‘n roll! — Harbor seal at rest off Connecticut coast. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2018
“Are you trapped in a situation, or are you trapped in how you are thinking about the situation?” — Akiroq Brost * * * Cormorant hooked on derelict fishing line.* — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2018 *Fishing piers are often places where miscast fishing lures and lines become wrapped around pilings, entangling birds … More Trapped
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 