“Sixty-five million years ago the dinosaurs had a bad day.” —Phil Plait we’ve all had bad days this is one to remember a six-pack awaits *. *. * Tired turkey makes its way home after a tough day at work • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tough Day” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it.” — Frank A. Clark very cute am I being precious brings notice love is all I want *. *. * Cuteness of baby Muscovy duck brings oohh’s and aahh’s, at least for the moment. Just wait ‘til he grows up… … More Precious
“My Love Mine All Mine” — Mitski I caught it, it’s mine mine, all mine, keep your hands off simple selfishness *. *. * Osprey guards his dinner catch from any possible thieving pirates • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Possessive” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“Unexpected wonders happen, not on schedule, or when you expect or want them to happen, but if you keep hanging around, they happen.” — Wendell Berry taking a short rest waiting for life to happen unscheduled affair *. *. * Glossy fish crow, common resident along coastal salt waters, hangs out for a moment before … More Rest Stop
“Just living isn’t enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” —Hans Christian Anderson beauty of petals drooping like long eyelashes blessed by butterfly *. *. * The spiky raised center of the Coneflower is the perfect landing spot of the Sachem Skipper, a tiny moth-like butterfly visitor to summer … More Petals
“They say fingers were made before forks, and hands before knives.” — Jonathan Swift silver tableware substitute for fingering when eating fine food *. *. * Giant Striped Bass sculpture made of hundreds of knives, forks and spoons stands 18’ high outside S&P Oyster Restaurant in Mystic, Conn. Created by artist Clint Wright, its framework … More Fine Dining
“Without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind.” — Johannes Brahms construction delayed lumber and hardware shortage nest of twigs will do *. *. * Using pliable shoots for structural engineering, parent-to-be sparrow is ready to proceed with nest construction. Only thing missing is the hardhat • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Construction
“If we can bring our children understanding, comfort, and hopefulness when they need this kind of support, then they ae more likely to grow into adults who can find these resources within themselves later on.” — Fred Rogers waterside classroom essential life skill schooling put your right foot in *. * * Mama Canada Goose … More Schooling
“Love doesn’t mean doing extraordinary or heroic things. It means knowing how to do ordinary things with tenderness.” — Jean Vanier nurturing with care gentle tenderness and love compassionate strength *. *. * Downy Woodpecker faithfully feeds youngster with nourishment to sustain health and life • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Tenderness” haiku by Mary … More Tenderness
“I’m looking forward to coming back, back to Earth, the landing, the views.” — Duane G. Carey wheels down for landing soaring flight now arriving impending touchdown *. *. * Wings outspread, feet outstretched, Great Egret comes in for a landing • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Touchdown” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
