In Line

“All right everyone, line up alphabetically according to your height.” — Casey Stengel makings of teamwork structural cohesiveness strength in synergy *.  *.  * Flying in straight lines, birds use the updraft from the bird in front, saving energy to make migration more efficient while gaining predator protection though strength in numbers · Photo of … More In Line

Tranquility

“Let us be silent — so we may hear the whisper of the gods.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson deep blanket of snow covers footsteps and turmoil sheer tranquility *   *   * Blanket of snow fills winter world with silence ٭ Photo by Caroline Logozzo ٭ “Tranquility” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025

Holiday Tribute

“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

Captured

“Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams” — Paul Gauguin riot of color red blue gold all competing unspoken language infusing tincture of joy proclamation of delight *   *   * Pulled in by color, breathtaking is an understatement • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Captured” tanka* by Mary O’Connor © 2025 … More Captured

Softness

“I see a blanket of benevolence covering the planet, helping to transform Earth’s consciousness from fear to love.” — Louise Hay wrap self in comfort would that life be so easy soft as eiderdown *   *   * Blanket of softness spans the evening sky • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Softness” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Softness

Serenity

“What is peace? Is it war? No. Is it strife? No. Is it lovely, and gentle, and beautiful, and pleasant, and serene, and joyful? O yes!” — Charles Dickens oh, for peacefulness serenity and calm power of stillness *   *   * Calm waters, still as glass, reflect peace of the evening • Niantic Bay photo … More Serenity

Midsummer Celebration

“My soul is in the sky.” — William Shakespeare spores of brilliant light dreams scrawled on blackboard of sky fleeting elation *   *   * July fireworks bring Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream to mind • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Midsummer Celebration” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025

Stillness

“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” — Deepak Chopra all nature stands still wind, water. beautiful bird time of reflection *   *   * Nature, with all its stillness, well of quiet for the mind and soul • “Stillness” watercolor painting and haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025

Flying

“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

Seashore

“There is no place like the beach… where the land meets the sea and the sea meets the sky.” — Umair Siddiqui mesmerizing state caught up in nature’s comfort landscape of relief *   *   * Sun, sea, blue sky and Adirondack chairs—ingredients of peace and comfort • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Seashore” haiku by … More Seashore