“Every day is not just another assignment; it is a small, but contained, voyage of discovery.” — David Doubilet leaving safe harbor open to uncertainty testing the unknown *. *. * Destined to become one of the most tragic legends of the sea, the doomed RMS Titanic steams toward its intended New York destination with … More Voyage
“What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight — it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” — Dwight D. Eisenhower you talkin’ to me? power of size dynamic positive mind wins *. *. * More than 170 to 180 bird species of large and small shapes and sizes … More Mindset
“Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance.” — Coco Chanel quiet elegance delicate simplicity arresting statement *. *. * Long, filamentous plumes set off Snowy Egret’s pure beauty • Photo in Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida, by Jan Logozzo • “Pure Elegance” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026.
“Diving is the discovery of space, of the unknown, the immense adventure.” — Jacques Cousteau step into untold explore frontiers of newness thrill of discovery *. *. * Often called “ironheads” due to their featherless heads and necks, wood storks favor cypress swamps and mangroves for nesting • Photo at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray Beach, Florida by … More Deep Dive
“A smile is like an instant facelift and an instant mood lift.” — Christie Brinkley reach high to the sky lift spirits above darkness lofty horizons *. *. * One of over 2,000 carvings by Zimbabwean artists in the Bonnet House ZimSculpt exhibition, “Lift Me Higher” expresses its mood-lifting story in stone • Photo by … More Lift Me Up
“Family is where life begins and love never ends.” — Oprah Winfrey prized family time bonding though gene-seeded love foundation of life *. *. * Carved out of one piece of semi-precious Sprinstone, “United Family” sculpture speaks to the central role of family life. Over 2,000 carvings by Zimbabwean artists are found at the ZimSculpt … More Family Time
“There’s no love like the first.” — Nicholas Sparks power of young love draw me close with tenderness magnetic appeal *. *. * Young love, first love, magic whenever • One of over 2,000 ZimSculpt carvings by Zimbabwean artists exhibited at the Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale, Florida • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Young Love” … More Young Love
“Curly hair has a personality all by itself… a little crazy, a little sweet, and a lot of fun.” — Unknown curly hair envy those with straight want waves and more free from bad hair days *. *. * Zimbabwean artists tell their stories through stone. Holding her head of massive curls high, Curly Locks … More Curly Locks
“But all God’s angels come to us disguised.” — James Russell Lowell tropical angels gracing azure blue waters heavenly blessings *. *. * One of over 2,000 works by Zimbabwean artists in the ZimSculpt exhibition at the Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House, this highly polished Angelfish sculpture is carved in Springstone, an exceptionally hard, semi-precious stone. … More Angels
“If you could choose one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.” — Jennifer Jones laugh with good humor difficult times melt away taste of happiness *. *. * Distinctive white Good Humor trucks, offering such popular ice cream treats as Toasted Almond and Creamsicles, never failed to draw a … More Good Humor
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