“Kindness is like snow— it beautifies everything it covers.” Kahlil Gibran crystalized snowflakes blanketing mountains and plains frosty coats of warmth * * * It’s lovely weather for a sleigh ride, as evidenced by antique toy sleigh and passenger in the Florence Griswold Museum Holiday Magic decor, Old Lyme, CT • “Snowbound” haiku and photo … More Snowbound
“I have always believed that opera is a planet where the muses work together, join hands and celebrate all the arts.” — Franco Zeffirelli allure of the stage alive with actors’ charade grand celebration * * * The faeries worked for months preparing the Royal Faerie Opera House for Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Mikado. After … More Grand Opera
“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” — Colin Powell turning round and round powered by perseverance daily grind of life * * * The daily grind is what it’s all about at the Wee Faerie Village. This whimsical windmill is where the faeries grind pretty flower petals … More Daily Grind
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein gardens all aglow lanterns capture magic moods harvest moon gala Inspired by Lyme Art Colony Harry Hoffman’s “Harvest Moon Walk” (ca 1912) painting of festive merry makers, present day local artists decorated 20” spherical lanterns for display in the Florence Griswold Museum’s gardens ~ Photos and ”Merry … More Merry Makers
“May your walls know joy, may every room hold laughter, and every window open to great possibility.” — Mary Anne Radmacher folklore traditions mischievous gnomes ensure luck brighten dark winters * * * Holiday Characters ~ Mischievous gnomes and straw “Julbocken” Yule Goats add touch of folklore to classic Scandinavian “God Jul” Christmas celebration. Credited … More Holiday Folklore
“Traveling — it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta favorable winds travels to uncharted ports sightings of stories * * * Storyteller Tales ~ Travel memories trapped in voyage keepsakes • “Storyteller” haiku, post and Florence Griswold Museum holiday display photo by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“Memories are hunting horns whose sound dies on the wind.” — Guillaume Apollinaire hunting horn message repeated wavering wail fox in safe haven * * * Horn of the Hunter ~ Vocabulary varies with message • Hunting horns proclaim start of joyous season at Florence Griswold Museum, Old Lyme, CT • Photo and “Hunting Horns” … More Hunting Horns
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 