Wide screen

“The sky is an infinite movie to me. I never get tired of looking at what’s happening up there.”  — K. D. Lang *   *   * Abstract sunset — Oyster River, Old Saybrook, CT, photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Honor and Praise

“Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation’s founders and heroes. As the ultimate icon of America’s storied history, the Stars and Stripes represents the very best of this nation.” — Joe Barton *   *   * “Old Glory” — Flying high … More Honor and Praise

Transition

“Isn’t it nice to think tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” — L.M. Montgomery “You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best days of your life.” — Author unknown *   *   * Transition. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016

Encouragement

“Relax. Breathe in deep. Hold it. Let it out. Loosen your shoulders. Smile. Close your eyes. You’ll be surprised at how many voices you’ll hear, whispering sweet encouragement into your ear.” — Mike Dooley *   *   * Place of sweet relaxation, end of Smith’s Neck Rd., Old Lyme, Conn. — Photo by Margaret … More Encouragement

Possibility

“Creativity is a lot like looking at the world through a kaleidoscope. You look at a set of elements, the same ones everyone else sees, but then reassemble those floating bits and pieces into an enticing new possibility.” — Rosabeth Moss Kanter “At the height of laughter, the universe is flung into a kaleidoscope of … More Possibility

Distinction

“Why settle for average when amazing is attainable?” — Author unknown *   *   * Red-winged blackbird photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016

Last thing at night…

Listen to the foghorn moan─ pushing its throaty alarm through the weight of night, stilling the pulse of the day, erasing all distinction. Perhaps the unknown of its tone comes straight from the gods themselves, murmuring their message in primal sound. Tonight, its voice grows louder, more enchanting than in past, diving to the depths of … More Last thing at night…

“Any human anywhere

will blossom in a hundred unexpected talents and capacities simply by being given the opportunity to do so.” — Doris Lessing           *   *   * Springtime, photos by Mary O’Connor © 2016