“If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” – Frances Hodgson Burnett blossoms line pathway releasing peace with each step tranquility trail * * * Bessie Van Wickle turned the Blithewold estate into an American garden treasure with practical as well as poetic plantings. Integrated into the landscape, … More Tranquility Trail
“There is little in life so reassuring as a genuine welcome.” — Robin Hobb welcome with a smile joy of meeting and greeting ignite happiness * * * The Greeter –- One of six big, beautiful, bamboo birds that greet visitors to the Bristol, RI, summer estate of Augustus and Marjorie Van Wickle, this dapper … More Greeter
“Do not get caught in your anger, worries, or fears. Come back to the present moment, and touch life deeply.” – Thich Nhat Hanh limited thinking the trap of tunnel vision loss of perspective * * * Lobster traps piled high, ready to catch unsuspecting prey • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Trapped” haiku by … More Trapped
“I want to be proud of this country, but when aspects of our policy don’t align with my ethics, I want to protest them and try to change them.” — Shepard Fairey with sidewalks all full voices speak up for fairness drown out injustice * * * Wood Storks communicate by snapping their bills together … More Speak Up
Blended families are a beautiful mix of diverse people who each serve an important role in our lives. At times, it can be challenging to appreciate everyone’s unique beauty.” — Deana Kellar La Rosa blending of beauty mingling of diversity cemented with love * * * Blending of velvet rose petals tell important story of … More Blended
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God.” — Anne Frank empty seats await heal those looking for relief nature’s antidote * * * Front row seats available for nature’s healing show • Photo and … More Stress Relief
“It matters not whether life is foggy or not as long as your mind’s vision is clear.” —Mehmet Murat ildan hidden behind fog mystery is uncovered beauty and blessings * * * Tangle of marsh grasses a sight to be seen • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Foggy” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Imagine if we treated each new dawn of each new day with the same reverence and joy as we do each new year…” Angie Lynn let the new year dawn leaving yesterday behind hold hope in its place * * * To celebrate the New Year, I am giving a copy of my book, Say … More New Day
“Don’t be afraid to be yourself, because you are unique and special just the way you are.” — Big Bird universal goal spread smiles of holiday joy whimsical parade * * * Big Bird and his Sesame Street friends line up for an evening of lighting smiles on the faces of Niantic, CT, Holiday Light … More Whimsical
“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.” — Rumi holding on ‘til end betting on better future relax and let go * * * Survival of the fittest, or tenuous hold • Harvest holdovers photo by Jan Logozzo • “Holdovers” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024
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