“A cold wind was blowing from the north, and it made the trees rustle like living things.” — George R. R. Martin stripped clean of treasured golden autumn leaves, branches bow to bully winds * * * As the moods of seasons change, so nature adapts • Tennessee artist Gloria McRoberts depicts the seasonal transformation … More Windswept
“Nostalgia is a file that removes the rough edges from the good old days.” — Doug Larson remembrance of past perceived through old-fashioned glass glorified image * * * Seen through the antique shop’s vintage glass window, knickknacks and what-nots evoke sentimental memories of days past • Photo and “Nostalgia” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Nostalgia
“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
“Images, memories, fragmentary shapes and forms, all those sensations, visions, half-thoughts that appear and disappear in the wink of an eye.…” — Octavio Paz viewed in shapes and forms perceptions appear and fade fragmentary world * * * Light and shadows alter the day’s image of surrounding world and life • Photo by Terry Logozzo … More Shapes and Forms
“The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” — Samuel Butler total devotion joyful canine behavior playful dance of love * * * Bundle of energy and fun, Pepper … More Best Buddy
“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
“After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, after life’s cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace.” — Helen Steiner Rice stillness and quiet spin-offs of evening’s light undeniably healing * * * Quiet beauty of great white stepping through the marsh intensified in golden light • Photo and “Stillness” haiku by … More Stillness
“Some are not who they say they are, and some are not who they seem to be.” — Ellen Raskin disguised for the day decked out in yellow or pink safe for one more year * * * Gozzi’s Turkey Farm is known for its “Guilford Gozzi White” turkeys that are brightly colored with natural … More Disguised
“The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind.” — Maria Cristina Mena nature’s own music piano key butterfly melody of wings * * * The Piano Key Butterfly is named for its distinctive black and white wing markings, resembling the keys of a piano. A Central … More Piano Keys
Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. – Oprah Winfrey sticking together during tough times and peaceful best buddy bonding * * * Snuggling up close, as if the best of buddies, avian … More Buddies
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