“We are all time travelers, journeying together into the future. But let us make that journey together with open minds, open eyes, and open hearts.” — Erol Ozan time may tick away transformed into memories turned into new thoughts * * * Tick, Tick, Tick ~ Ye Olde Cuckoo Clock watches time at the Florence … More Time Warp
“Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads.” — Henry David Thoreau forest cathedral nature’s pillowed sanctuary spiritual stronghold * * * Found in the annual Wee Faerie Village exhibition at Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, CT, Church of the Morning Wing on Harmony Island is a place of peace and hope for those … More Sanctuary
“Once upon a time, there was a Magic Kingdom made of hopes and childhood fantasies. A timeless place where every land was filled with wonder.” — Julie Andrews realm of young at heart merry-go-round of childhood aura of fancy * * * This enchanting carousel invites visitors to climb aboard for an imaginary whirl on … More Young at Heart
“To believe in faeries is to step into an enchanted space where the rational mind meets the irrational heart, and all things become possible.” — Brian Froud mystical murmurs hiding place of enchantment speaking to the soul * * * An “Enchanted Environment” awaits visitors to the Mystical Murmurs installation at Florence Griswold Museum in … More Enchanted
“So for now I say goodbye to this chapter of my life and I look forward to what comes next.” – Brooke Davis Members of Great Elephant Migration move on from Newport, RI, to their next stop in New York City. # # # keep moving forward new paths followed, doors open hello adventure Led … More Moving On
“Our greatest strength lies in the gentleness and tenderness of our heart.” — Rumi tiny touch says much affection told with warmth strength and tenderness # # # Visitor to Great Elephant Migration exhibit fell in love with baby elephant and tucked tiny flower behind its ear. Each sculpture crafted from the invasive lantana weed … More Up Close and Personal
“There is a bond, it appears, between mother and child which endures as long as they do. It is independent of love; reason cannot weaken it; hate cannot destroy it.” — Margaret Deland deep maternal love teach, nourish, protect and guide unshakable bond Elephants live in tight-knit family groups, typically up to 100 individuals with … More Family Bond
“I hope this exhibition reminds us of the awe we feel when in the company of wild, free animals and, in our increasingly urban world, inspires the human race to better share space.” — Ruth Ganesh overlap of souls challenge of life together wildlife harmony * * * The Great Elephant Migration ~ A herd … More The Great Elephant Migration
“You will never ‘find’ time for anything. If you want time, you must make it.” — Charles Buxton pursue a clear mind physical, mental balance make time to unwind * * * Kayakers trade busy lives for mind-clearing time on the water • Photo and “Clear Mind” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“We have forgotten what rocks and plants still know – we have forgotten how to be – to be still – to be ourselves – to be where life is here and now.” — Eckhart Tolle finding place of peace relaxing in solitude realizing soul * * * A sanctuary of peacefulness, Lavender Pond, Killingworth, … More Tranquility
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