you see things as you wish they were. After the second, you see things as they are not. Finally, you see things as they really are, and that is the most horrible thing in the world.” — Oscar Wilde * * * Margaritaville Hotel lobby chandelier, Hollywood, Florida, photo by Jan Logozzo © 2016
no matter how close or far apart you may be. A friend is someone who is always there and will always, always care. A friend is a feeling of forever in your heart.” — Unknown * * * “Hands of Hope” handcrafted pottery from Isan Pottery artisans at the Good Shepherd Sister’s Village Vocational Training Centre, Nong Khai, … More “A friend is a hand that is always holding yours,
Hop off the straight and narrow whenever you can and take the winding paths. Experience the exhilaration of the view from the edge. Because the moments spent there, that take your breath away, are what make you feel truly alive.” — Stacey Charter * * * Train tracks photo by Jan Logozzo © 2015
of the same machinery of sensibility; one is wind-power, and the other water-power; that is all.” — Oliver Wendell Holmes * * * Paddle Wheel photo by Jan Logozzo © 2015
“I think I will hold your hand. It’ll make me feel a bit steadier.” Quote from conversation between Mrs. Hughes, Downton Abbey housekeeper, and Carson, the butler. * * * Children on Zanzibar beach. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2010
As soon as you get one thing, there is always something else you ‘need’.” — Karen Kingston “Give me the discipline to get rid of the stuff that’s not important, the freedom to savor the stuff that gives me joy, and the patience not to worry about the stuff that’s messy but not hurting anybody.” — … More “But here’s the thing–no matter how many possessions you have, you never feel secure.
The battle is to keep this sea of chaos at bay and not let it wash us away into utter chaos.” — Sanjeeva Ananthan Kelsey Island, Branford, Conn. Watercolor painting by Mary O’Connor © 2015
“It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new.” — Tony Visconti * * * Anyone know anything about “The American”? Photo of this classy red antique auto was taken a couple of years ago at a Fort Lauderdale, Fla. car show. An online search uncovered little about it. Seeing that it starts … More “There’s a vintage which comes with age and experience.” — Jon Bon Jovi
sometimes with the wind, and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor.” — Oliver Wendall Holmes, Sr. * * * Adrift on the Indian Ocean off the coast of Zanzibar, photo by Mary O’Connor © 2010
You can only control the way you respond to what happens. In your response is your power.” — Marc & Angel Chernoff * * * Cormorant and birds on rocks off Newport, R.I. Photo by Jan Logozzo © 2015
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 