“Sorrow can be alleviated by good sleep, a bath and a glass of wine.” — Thomas Aquinas soak tensions away bath’s therapeutic powers tub of refreshment *. *. * Just enough water for a tiny sparrow’s refreshing bath · Photo by Jan Logozzo · “Bath time” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“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
“Nature is also great fun. To pretend that nature isn’t fun is to miss much of the joy of being alive.” — Diane Ackerman veiled entanglement examine its wild delight takes your breath away * * * Covered with snow, buried net becomes frozen tapestry of nature • Photo by Terry Logozzo • “Wild Delight” … More Wild Delight
“There is no winter without snow, no spring without sunshine, and no happiness without companions.” — Korean Proverb waiting out the cold sanctuary in numbers peacefulness of snow * * * White-tailed deer gather together under canopy of barren winter branches • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Sanctuary” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, after life’s cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace.” — Helen Steiner Rice stillness and quiet spin-offs of evening’s light undeniably healing * * * Quiet beauty of great white stepping through the marsh intensified in golden light • Photo and “Stillness” haiku by … More Stillness
“The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind.” — Maria Cristina Mena nature’s own music piano key butterfly melody of wings * * * The Piano Key Butterfly is named for its distinctive black and white wing markings, resembling the keys of a piano. A Central … More Piano Keys
Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down. – Oprah Winfrey sticking together during tough times and peaceful best buddy bonding * * * Snuggling up close, as if the best of buddies, avian … More Buddies
“The great secret of getting what you want from life is knowing what you want and believing you can have it.” — Epictetus triumphant straight dive fishing requires more than luck unswerving focus * * * Osprey dives straight for catch of the day • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Focus” haiku by Mary O’Connor … More Focus
“Why do we love the sea? It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.” — Robert Henri wildness of water calming to suffering souls entranced by its spell * * * Seagull sits for hours, mesmerized • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Spellbound” haiku by Mary … More Spellbound
“Majesty is not just in size, but in the beauty of the moment.” — Unknown stature of greatness distinction of an icon borders on supreme * * * Tending to be more solitary than female does, the male buck is differentiated by its rack of antlers, which are made of bone and can grow up … More Majestic
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 