“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
“In the end, history is about people. It’s about what we do together and what drives us apart. It’s about struggle.” — Jill Lepore promising outlook of more inclusive future politics of joy * * * Historic New England inn preserves heritage of days when colonials met to discuss and hash out differences in ways … More Proud Heritage
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein gardens all aglow lanterns capture magic moods harvest moon gala Inspired by Lyme Art Colony Harry Hoffman’s “Harvest Moon Walk” (ca 1912) painting of festive merry makers, present day local artists decorated 20” spherical lanterns for display in the Florence Griswold Museum’s gardens ~ Photos and ”Merry … More Merry Makers
“It’s in moments like these that you forget how soothing the sea can be, and you remember its power and force.” — Michelle Segrest sails catching the wind bow setting course through life’s seas powerful beauty * * * Wings of the Eagle — US Coast Guard cadets departs from New London, CT on a … More Eagle’s Wings
“Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.” — John Harrigan collage of petals acres and acres of smiles happiness in bloom * * * Flower Farm ~ With over 750,000 tulips, representing 100+ unique varieties, Wicked Tulips is the largest U-Pick Flower Farm in New England • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Shared … More Shared Happiness
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take in between two deep breaths.” — Etty Hillesum working long and hard not always best therapy better to relax * * * Recharging ~ Wood Storks at Wakodahatchee Wetlands take break from day’s activity • Photo and “Best Approach” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Best Approach
“Great ideas need landing gear as well as wings.” — Charles Douglas Jackson smooth flight important but won’t matter in the end without safe landing * * * Flaps Down ~ Wood Stork circles in for landing over Wakodahatchee Wetlands, Delray, Fla • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Flaps Down” haiku by Mary O’Connor © … More Flaps Down
“The air was warm and breezy. with windows reflecting the still bright sun.” — Victoria Kahler absorbing last light awaiting brightness of dawn tomorrow brings new * * * Transition ~ Tied up for the night • Photo and “Recharging” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
“People who soar are those who refuse to sit back and wish things would change.” — Chuck Swindoll looking down on earth viewpoint of stunning beauty best seat in the house * * * Powerful view ~ Powered paragliding or paramotoring is a form of ultralight aviation in which a paraglider pilot wears a back-pack … More Powerful View
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