“Forget the years, forget distinctions. Leap into the boundless and make it your home.” — Zhuangzi moment by moment realize joy of being natural movement * * * Movements of Brown Pelican reflect joy of being. Call it a natural expression of Zen • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Practice of Zen” haiku by Mary … More Practice of Zen
“When you have no idea how to surrender and you’re tied up in knots, just breathe!” — Judith Orloff tied up in a knot alarm and worries constrict relax and feel free * * * Pelican gains forward headway regardless of tangled perspective • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tied in knots” haiku by Mary … More Tied in knots
“Magic is seeing the wonder in nature’s every little thing, seeing how wonderful the fireflies are and how magical are the dragonflies.” — Ama H. Vanniarachchy filmy strands of blue drawing sky closer to me tendrils of sunlight * * * Sculpted by artist and metal fabricator, Huelani Mei, translucent wings of a dragonfly delight … More Dragonfly
“For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it.” — Ivan Panin put ear to the ground listen to accounts of fact instrument of truth * * * Sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms on the grounds of the Bonnet House invite visitors to explore the beauty of art and nature with larger-than-life creations … More Big Ears
“The peacock has become one of my regular sources of inspiration from nature.” — Matthew Williamson feathers and flowers insurmountable beauty nature’s potency * * * Explore the beauty of art and nature with sculptor Huelani Mei’s Forest Forms exhibit. Scattered throughout the grounds of the Bonnet House, larger-than-life interpretive sculptures of animals and plants … More Forest Forms
“Kindness is like snow— it beautifies everything it covers.” Kahlil Gibran crystalized snowflakes blanketing mountains and plains frosty coats of warmth * * * It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride, as evidenced by antique toy sleigh and passenger in the Florence Griswold Museum Holiday Magic decor, Old Lyme, CT • “Snowbound” haiku and photo … More Snowbound
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama enjoy little things relish the taste of a laugh happiness menu * * * “Be as happy as a seagull with a French fry.” So says this whimsical artistic creation hung on a 2024 Buoys by the Bay Holiday Tree, Niantic, … More Be Happy
“Mere color, unspoiled by meaning, and unallied with definite form, can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways.” Oscar Wilde holiday baubles elegant jewels of light adornments of joy * * * Tiny lights explode baubles of color into bursts of joy • Tiny lights and colorful ornaments line the walls of the … More Baubles and Lights
“I have always believed that opera is a planet where the muses work together, join hands and celebrate all the arts.” — Franco Zeffirelli allure of the stage alive with actors’ charade grand celebration * * * The faeries worked for months preparing the Royal Faerie Opera House for Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. After … More Grand Opera
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” — Colin Powell turning round and round powered by perseverance daily grind of life * * * The daily grind is what it’s all about at the Wee Faerie Village. This whimsical windmill is where the faeries grind pretty flower petals … More Daily Grind
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 