“Sometimes we need the fog to remind ourselves that all of life is not black and white.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie Waiting for morning fog to clear before boarding ferry in Fort William, Oban, to Craignure on the Isle of Mull. Wee Scottish Lassie playing by water’s edge brought smiles to our faces. Lighthouse marks … More Morning fog
“The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep.” — Rumi Captivated by the rolling mist and reflections on the glass face of the lake, we traded in our coffee for cameras and were rewarded with the unveiling of a whole world refreshed and dressed purely in beauty. * … More Refreshed
“The Scottish Highlands are incredible. There seems to be magic and poetry everywhere.” — Caitriona Balfe Today we set off by train to Ballachulish, mesmerized along the way by shadows and light playing on mountains that loomed against the sky, and by lakes and lochs that brought relief to the land’s might, before succumbing … More Scottish charm
“In the past, people were born royal. Nowadays, royalty comes from what people do.” — Gianni Versace Edinburgh Castle has overshadowed the heart of Scotland for well over a thousand years. A place of military strength where royalty could safely reside, its ruins still stand on the volcanic Castle Rock. A symbolic and real … More Royalty
“Flowers seem intended for the solace of ordinary humanity.” — John Ruskin Also known as broom, thanks to its spiky and prickly spines, gorse has a more splendorous repute as reflected in the Scottish saying, “When gorse’s out of bloom, kissing’s out of season.” Few, however, pay much attention to such guidance, given the nearly … More Blanket of Solace
“A man’s house is his castle.” — Sir Edward Coke * * * Built by actor, William Gillette, his 24-room castle set high above the Connecticut River, contains chairs on sliders, secret passages and spy mirrors to observe guests. This “Stone Heap” of a home exemplifies the spirit of fictional detective Sherlock Holmes … More At Home in his Castle
“Even though the future seems far away, it is actually beginning right now.” — Mattie Stepanek * * * Ft Lauderdale Sunset Vista — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2018
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” — Mark Twain * * * Great Blue poised for the catch — Photo at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Delray Beach, Florida, by Mary O’Connor © 2018
“It’s our own ability to have an idea and go after the idea and make it happen. That’s what at the end of the day defines us.” — Satya Nadella * * * Heading up the New River, Ft Lauderdale, FL — Photo by May O’Connor © 2018
“When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.” — LL Cool J * * * Out of the Alaskan woods — Brown Bear watercolor painting (above) by Mary O’Connor, based on bear photos taken by Thomas Chambers by … More Strength
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