“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
“The human mind enjoys impressive visions of unearthly creatures.” — Jules Verne just drifting around no eyes or even a brain unearthly jellies *. *. * Composed of over 95% water, and lacking bones, heart and brain, translucent jellyfish drift around in ocean currents, catching prey with long filament tentacles • Photo of jellyfish at … More Unearthly
“The young do not know enough to be prudent, and therefore they attempt the impossible — and achieve it, generation after generation.” — Pearl S. Buck searching the unknown unrealized possibilities beginning of growth *. *. * Immature Ibis uses long, downcurved beak in search of dinner prey • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Juvenile” … More Juvenile
“Do not allow negative thoughts to enter your mind for they are weeds that strangle confidence.” — Bruce Lee choking beauty out appealing in their own right wildness gone amuck *. *. * Weeds edge out fresh waters of wildlife preserve • Photo and “Weeds” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2026
“When you can’t change the direction of the wind— adjust your sails.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr. tracking winds of change direction set by airstream guiding turn of force *. *. * Still as a weather vane, Great Blue Heron faces into the wind, setting course for the day • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Weather vane
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