“Worrisome thoughts and their resulting feelings are a form of self-strangulation. They not only strangle your emotions. They affect your physical life as well, and your ability to focus and get things done.” — Andrew J. Bernstein * * * “Smothered” — Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton, Florida. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017
“Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and grieves which we endure help us in our marching onward.” — Henry Ford * * … More Character
“It’s not because things are difficult that we dare not venture. It’s because we dare not venture that they are difficult.” — Seneca “The biggest risk is not taking any risk… In a world that is changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.” — Mark Zuckerberg * … More Taking a Risk
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” — Eleanor Roosevelt * * * Dreams of a Princess — Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2017
“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
“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
“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
“Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” — Andre Gide * * * Kayakers on Oyster River. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“Worry is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but gets you nowhere.” — Glenn Turner * * * Rocking chairs on porch of Hill-Stead Museum, overlooking Farmington, Connecticut, hillside. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
“The world cannot be translated; it can only be dreamed of and touched.” — Dejan Stojanovic “Without translation, I would be limited to the borders of my own country. The translator is my most important ally. He introduces me to the world.” — Italo Calvino No translation necessary here… The Best! * * * … More Translation
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 