“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.” — Kahlil Gibran cosmetic beauty hides imagined shortcomings deceptive veneer * * * Pretty Pug Face ~ With her smooth velvety ears and facial wrinkles and beauty spots, Abby Rose is the center of attention with her longtime friend and owner, Erika. … More Pretty Face
“To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.” ― George Orwell jumbo-sized nose banner of expansive soul de Bergerac clone * * * Beak of a Nose – Pelican’s nasal openings are sealed off and hidden beneath its horny beak. • Brown Pelican photo and “Big Nose” haiku poem by … More Big Nose
“I have what I like to call a ‘chinneck.’ My chin just flows rather easily into my neck.” — Matthew Perry always hold head up shoulders back chin on display face the world with pride * * * Head Held High ~ The dewlap, or loose skin hanging down from the male iguana’s chin, does … More Heads Up!
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. light, color and love hiding in darkness of life waiting to be found * * * Darkness ~ Love and color hide in black rose • Photo by Jan Logozzo … More Dark Side
“If Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” — Percy Bysshe Shelley jumble of brambles safe haven as world turns warm just a hint of green * * * Scarlet Beauty ~ Cardinal brightens winter’s dreariness • Photo and “Climate Change” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2022 Brighten Dreary Winter Days “Passing Shadows” ~ New … More Climate Change
“Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.” — Hal Borland the sun is setting artful shutting down of old another’s prelude * * * Year’s End ~ Sunset a bold promise of splendor yet to come • Photo and … More Year’s End
“After the longest night, tomorrow we sing up the dawn. There is a rejoicing that, even in the darkest time, the sun is not vanquished.” — Dacha Avelin May Pole reimagined round and round this day we dance solstice fantasy * * * May Pole Makeover ~ Recognizing December 21st Winter Solstice • Photo and … More Winter Solstice
“Bring the sky beneath your feet and listen to celestial music everywhere.” — Rumi heaven’s orchestra tunes up as cherubs gather playing notes of hope * * * Heaven’s Orchestra ~ Classic Cherub Medallions • Photo and haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021 Classic Holiday Gift! “Passing Shadows” ~ New gift book by Mary O’Connor. … More Orchestra
“The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect!” — Charles N. Barnard strings of colored lights odds and whatever you have best decorations * * * Lobster Pot Tree ~ What else would the Borough of Stonington, Conn., do with all its lobster pots than build a Christmas tree on the town dock? Some … More Holiday Decorations
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Ward gifts of love and peace packaged in holiday dress ribbons not trappings * * * Gif Wrappings ~ Festive wrapping display lends holiday spirit at Smith’s Acres, Niantic, Conn. • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Ribbons … More Ribbons and Bows
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