“People have a real love of looking at small worlds— something inside them is innately attracted to that ‘miniature’ realm.” — John Lasseter province of childhood miniature surroundings bigtime enjoyments * * * Miniature model captures hobbyist’s imagination • “It’s a small, small world” haiku and photo from Florence Griswold Museum holiday magic by Mary O’Connor … More It’s a small, small world
“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” Oscar Wilde holiday baubles elegant jewels of light adornments of joy * * * Tiny lights explode baubles of color into bursts of joy • Tiny lights and colorful ornaments line the walls of the … More Baubles and Lights
“True delicacy, that most beautiful heart-leaf of humanity, exhibits itself most significantly in little things.” — Mary Howitt lace fit for a queen delicate but not fragile gift of loveliness * * * Delicate moments may be found in everyday moments of life • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Delicate Moments” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Delicate Moments
“Whenever in doubt, turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream.” — John Lennon concern cast aside just soaking up loveliness the art of drifting * * * Also known as an African daisy, this Gerber daisy spreads brilliantly colored petals in a floating display of intricacy and beauty • Photo and “Relaxed” haiku by … More Relaxed
“Every day is a renewal, every morning the daily miracle. This joy you feel is life.” — Gertrude Stein winged messengers soar maneuvers of renewal aerial envoys * * * Birds in flight serve as symbols of hope and renewal, inspiring appreciation of beauty as we navigate through life • “In Flight” photo by Jan … More Renewal
“Life is too short for half-hearted connections and meaningless run-throughs.” — Karen Kingbury pointless wavering ambivalence leads nowhere just make up your mind * * * Autumn’s Indecision—Red leaf, green leaf, which to be • Undecided photo by Jan Logozzo • “Ambivalence” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“One tiny flame could make so many other flames; one tiny flame could set afire the whole world.” — Anne Rice begin with one flame start of tomorrow’s bright light history on fire * * * Sun sparked torches ignite in flames of tomorrow’s fever • “Torchlight” haiku and photo by Mary O’Connor © 2024 … More Torchlight
“Autumn… the year’s last, loveliest smile.” – William Cullen Bryant autumn enjoyment mix of mellowness and charm colors make headlines * * * Autumn’s Bounty — Crisp apples, colorful squash to grace the tables • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Autumn’s Delight” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024 Enjoy a glass of wine and visits … More Autumn’s Delight
“There is a child in every one of us who is still a trick-or-treater looking for a brightly lit front porch.” — Robert Brault spirits goblins ghouls Halloween tricks or treats love and kisses reign * * * Lady of the night wins with love and kisses in Halloween pumpkin contest • Lady of the … More Love and Kisses
“I have always believed that opera is a planet where the muses work together, join hands and celebrate all the arts.” — Franco Zeffirelli allure of the stage alive with actors’ charade grand celebration * * * The faeries worked for months preparing the Royal Faerie Opera House for Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. After … More Grand Opera
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 