“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
“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
“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
“Umpiring is best described as the profession of standing between two seven-year-olds with one ice cream cone.” — Ron Luciano one scoop not enough stack up favorite flavors frozen happiness * * * Favorite spot of visitors to the Wee Fairie Village, the Bury Me in Sprinkles Ice Cream Shoppe draws lines of tiny customers … More Ice Cream
“Life is short and unpredictable. Eat the dessert first!” — Helen Keller begin with the last finish off meal with dessert good life formula * * * Cutie Pie Bakery Shop delights visitors to the Florence Griswold Museum’s Wee Faerie Village. Created by artist Betsy Himmelman and members of the Deep River Promethea Arts Studio, … More Sweet Spot
“Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne standing as sentries closed up and vacant faces staring out to sea loneliness replaces life shadows erase hard edges * * * Eighteen Officers Row houses stand vacant at Sandy Hook (NJ) National Park. Officers’ homes traditionally faced the parade ground, but here … More Hallowed
“Be aware that who you are and what you have to offer can be a beacon to some lost soul.” — Iyanla Vanzant whether smiles or sun viewpoints of brightness inspire pierce fog of worry * * * Built to safely guide mariners into New York Harbor, Sandy Hook Lighthouse served as a backdrop for … More Guiding Light
“The greatest art in the world is the art of storytelling.” — Cecil B. DeMille artist’s tales bring smiles cow tails connect spots of hearts fantasy at best * * * Painted cows grazed the grounds at the FloGris Museum in Old Lyme to promote the museum’s summertime Cow Tales exhibit of animal paintings by … More Cow Tales
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 