Splash of hope

“Laughter sparkles like a splash of water in the sunlight.” — author unknown “Sometimes that which we fear strengthens our spirt and gives us splash of hope.” — Harley King           *   *   * Fountains at the Esplanade, Fort Lauderdale, FL — Photos by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Warm and Fuzzy

“No whining, no complaining, absolutely no frowning. Only hugs, smiles and warm fuzzy feelings are allowed.” — author unknown “Hold on to whatever keeps you warm inside.”—author unknown         *   *   * Fuzzy Ones – Photos by Jan Logozzo © 2017

Hands Down

“Procrastination is, hands down, our favorite form of self-sabotage.” — Alyce P. Cornyn *   *   * Iguana — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Good Life

“A good life is a collection of happy moments.” — Denis Waitley         *   *   * Las Olas Riverwalk Sunday Jazz Festival — Photos by Mary O’Connor

Fulfillment

“Life is about moments:  Don’t wait for them, create them.” — Author Unknown *   *   * Anhinga — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017

Be wise

“The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to overlook.” — William James *   *   * Pigeons overhead  — Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2017

Bonding

“Attachment to a baby is a long-term process, not a single, magical moment. The opportunity for bonding at birth may be compared to falling in love—staying in love takes longer and demands more work.” — T. Berry Brazelton *   *   * Baboon family met along the roadside in Tanzania. Watercolor painting by Mary … More Bonding

Leaving

“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.” — Rumi *   *   * Bon Voyage  — Photo by Jan Logozzo  © 2017

Hard Work

“Common sense is genius dressed in its working clothes.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson “I think that my biggest attribute to any success that I have had is hard work. There really is no substitute for working hard.” — Maria Bartiromo   *   *   * Bees at Work – Photos by Jan Logozzo © 2017

Resolve

“For me, this is not a day of fanfare. This is a day of serious resolve for what I believe is a most important position.” — Asa Hutchinson *   *   * Sculpted by Nilda Comas, Seminole Tribe of Florida, Venetian Arts Society, the “Florida” monument stands in Smoker Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL, in … More Resolve