“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
“New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as new chances come your way.” — Oscar Auliq-Ice runway straight ahead take off for new adventure new year’s horizon * * * 2024 Lift-off ~ Barbie’s iconic pink plane takes off for new year • SignCraft creation in Niantic … More 2024 Lift-off
“And to all a good night!” — Clement Clarke Moore snowy white forecast travel safely through the night cold weather red nose * * * Reindeer Legends ~ Though Reindeer may not fly, they have come to represent safe journeys over harsh winter landscapes. There is some truth to be found in the legendary story … More Safe Travels
“If pink peonies can’t grow in my garden in December, then they can appear on a Christmas tree.” — Stacey Danielson beauty of nature persists without summer sun self-sustaining charm * * * All Season Beauty ~ Reflecting summer’s garden beauty, interior designer Stacey Danielson creates a whimsical tree where summer flowers bloom with snowy … More Holiday Magic
“May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility.” — Mary Anne Radmacher folklore traditions mischievous gnomes ensure luck brighten dark winters * * * Holiday Characters ~ Mischievous gnomes and straw “Julbocken” Yule Goats add touch of folklore to classic Scandinavian “God Jul” Christmas celebration. Credited … More Holiday Folklore
“Don’t let the light go out! Let it shine through our hope and our tears…” — Peter, Paul and Mary collective message candles lit with hope and light drive out the darkness * * * Hope and Light ~ Hanukkah Festival of Lights calls forth hope in a dark world • Photo of Westerly, RI, … More Hope and Light
“Magical places are always beautiful and deserve to be contemplated.” — Paul Coelho transforming beauty in unexpected places markers of magic * * * Lobster Trap Tree ~ Lobster traps hung with 454 hand-painted buoys stand at the Stonington, Connecticut town dock in celebration of the town’s fishing industry heritage • Photo by Jan Logozzo … More Magic Markers
“This is, indeed, a place where magic happens…” — Amanda V. Shane season of gladness time of hospitality renewal of peace * * * Messengers ~ Nutcrackers in holiday window signal season’s meaning • Mystic Village photo by Jan Logozzo • “Messengers” haiku and blog by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“Traveling — it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta favorable winds travels to uncharted ports sightings of stories * * * Storyteller Tales ~ Travel memories trapped in voyage keepsakes • “Storyteller” haiku, post and Florence Griswold Museum holiday display photo by Mary O’Connor © 2023
