Angels

“But all God’s angels come to us disguised.” — James Russell Lowell tropical angels gracing azure blue waters heavenly blessings *.  *.  * One of over 2,000 works by Zimbabwean artists in the ZimSculpt exhibition at the Fort Lauderdale Bonnet House, this highly polished Angelfish sculpture is carved in Springstone, an exceptionally hard, semi-precious stone. … More Angels

Astrology

“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.” – William Shakespeare foretell tomorrow contemplate symbols of stars fanciful reading *.  *.  * Astrology reading machines, popular in the Fifties and Sixties, were coin-operated arcade, boardwalk, and grocery store novelties. They used rotating dials, illuminated signs, or animated figures to dispense printed … More Astrology

Winterscape

“I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape. Something waits beneath it; the whole story doesn’t show.” – Andrew Wyeth swathed in winter’s cold frost bitten limbs of the earth seasonal silence *   *   * Bone chilling cold numbs rebirth and growth • “Winterscape” watercolor painting and haiku by Mary … More Winterscape

In a Bubble

“You never know you’re in a bubble until it pops.” — Andrew Revkin life in a bubble comfortable and secure lost reality *  *   * Living in one’s own bubble, shielded from actuality • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “In a Bubble” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026

Fabulous

“Your life is your canvas, and you are the masterpiece. There are a million ways to be kind, amazing, fabulous, creative, bold, and interesting.” — Kerli fabulous fifties decade of extravagance dazzling chrome and fins *.  *.  * Classic car lovers and retro enthusiasts alike find much to enjoy at the Dauer Museum of Classic … More Fabulous

In Line

“All right everyone, line up alphabetically according to your height.” — Casey Stengel makings of teamwork structural cohesiveness strength in synergy *.  *.  * Flying in straight lines, birds use the updraft from the bird in front, saving energy to make migration more efficient while gaining predator protection though strength in numbers · Photo of … More In Line

Soothing

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” –  John Muir place of soothing joy healing reserve of beauty nature’s sacred ground *   *   * Formed by sand and stones from melting Ice Age glaciers, the 30’ diameter, 15’ deep granite Basin in Franconia Notch, NH, … More Soothing

Tranquility

“Let us be silent — so we may hear the whisper of the gods.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson deep blanket of snow covers footsteps and turmoil sheer tranquility *   *   * Blanket of snow fills winter world with silence ٭ Photo by Caroline Logozzo ٭ “Tranquility” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025

Windswept

“A cold wind was blowing from the north, and it made the trees rustle like living things.” — George R. R. Martin stripped clean of treasured golden autumn leaves, branches bow to bully winds *   *   * As the moods of seasons change, so nature adapts • Tennessee artist Gloria McRoberts depicts the seasonal transformation … More Windswept