“Some of the most important conversations I’ve ever had occurred at my family’s dinner table.” — Bob Ehrlich sustenance that counts shared bits of banter and news feeding on table talk * * * Places set for three, neighborhood feathered friends share table talk and seeds of the day • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Table Talk
“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.” — Deepak Chopra all nature stands still wind, water. beautiful bird time of reflection * * * Nature, with all its stillness, well of quiet for the mind and soul • “Stillness” watercolor painting and haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
“Sometimes we all want to be like a statue: Always calm; always observer; always listening; always fearless and always inspiring!” — Mehmet Murat ildan still as life statues standing firm on principle spirited sculptures * * * Cormorants pose as living statues in nature’s version of street theater art • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More Living Sculpture
“We have a responsibility to stand watch over one another, we are watchers, all of us, watchers, guarding against the darkness.” — Dean Koontz keeping an eye out watching out for those around basics of concern * * * Nesting sparrow pokes head out of house, always on guard • Photo by Jan Logozzo • … More On Guard
“It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark.” — Howard Ruff may be warm today get set for tomorrow’s cold be snug as a bug * * * Dried leaves, gathered now, will insulate gray squirrel’s version of tomorrow’s warm and cozy feather bed • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Ready Set” haiku by Mary … More Ready Set
“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” — Henry Ford family bonding assembly of young minds learning together * * * Under mama’s watchful eye, still fuzzy Canada Geese brood huddles together as if to figure the best way to navigate their big new world • Photo by Jan … More Togetherness
“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.” — Luciano Pavarotti dining out is good enjoy sense of fine feasting take-out menu works * * * Tender spring leaves make tasty roadside snack for young white-tailed … More Dining Out
“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
“Togetherness is forged in the gentle arms a family cuddle.” — Sophia Loren snuggle together warmth and closeness soothe the soul comfort of cuddles * * * Comfort in numbers, Muscovy ducklings all tucked in with Mama • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Snuggles” haiku by Mary O’Connor • Happy Mother’s Day! © 2025
“Beauty is the promise of happiness.” Edmund Burke story of springtime days graced with new beginnings seed time of fresh starts * * * Springtime’s blossoms speak of new beginnings, promise and possibility • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “New Beginnings” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2025
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 