Change for Tomorrow

“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — Socrates embrace growth thru change focus on forging ahead prospect of progress *   *   * With their bright bands of yellow, black and white, Monarch caterpillars feed on milkweed host plant before their … More Change for Tomorrow

Moving On

“So for now I say goodbye to this chapter of my life and I look forward to what comes next.” – Brooke Davis Members of Great Elephant Migration move on from Newport, RI, to their next stop in New York City. #   #   # keep moving forward new paths followed, doors open hello adventure Led … More Moving On

Up Close and Personal

“Our greatest strength lies in the gentleness and tenderness of our heart.” — Rumi tiny touch says much affection told with warmth strength and tenderness #   #   # Visitor to Great Elephant Migration exhibit fell in love with baby elephant and tucked tiny flower behind its ear. Each sculpture crafted from the invasive lantana weed … More Up Close and Personal

Beauty of Gray

“Life isn’t black and white. It’s a million gray areas, don’t you find?”  — Ridley Scott truth hidden in gray cover-up of age and facts here and now image *   *   * Most active at night or dusk, yellow-crowned night herons are seen in the light of day in gray-and-black plumage and long head plumes … More Beauty of Gray

Memories

“In the backyard of my childhood home, every tree was a fortress, every bush a hiding spot, and every puddle an ocean to explore.” – Unknown perched high overhead home a castle of remnants birthplace memories *   *   * Connect with Memories ~ Osprey on nest of sticks and rags is sight to remember and … More Memories

Envision

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” — Eleanor Roosevelt stretch way of seeing picture wow of tomorrow see beyond what’s real “   *   * Envisioning ~ “This is what I will look like!” says the dusky brown-gray feathered cygnet, swimming beside the beautiful white-feathered adult swan … More Envision

Moody Light

“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” — Aaron Rose waters black with depth project image of coolness reflection of soul *   *   * Moody Light ~ Black waters absorb whiteness of ducks ٭ Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Moody Light haiku by Mary O’Connor Conditions of temperature and light project … More Moody Light

Stretching Exercises

“People are most creative when they care about their work and they’re stretching their skills.” — Teresa Amabile stretch the way you see woven basket with pansies wren sees otherwise *   *   * See beyond the expected ~ Hanging basket of pansies. Nest nestled in folds. Check out “Say Yes! to Your Creative Self” for … More Stretching Exercises