“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” — Desmond Tutu even in darkness light is found to show the way flash of fireflies * * * Black and White ~ Patches of light highlight markings of the Black & White Helicon Butterfly • Heliconius cydne photo and … More Seeing the Light
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.” – Desmond Tutu golden petals glow shimmer as a candle’s flame defeat of darkness * * * Nighttime Light ~ Golden Zinnia blossom a beacon in the dark • Photo and “Darkness” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2022
“Here are the tulips, budded and full-blown, their swoops and dips, their gloss, and poses, the satin of their darks.” – Margaret Atwood drenched in sunshine glossy cups filled with light gold chalice of hope * * * Ambassadors of Hope ~ Yellow tulips embody cheerfulness • Photos and “To Your Health” haiku poem by … More To Your Health
“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
“Ocean waves always soothe my soul and give me hope that everything is going to be alright.” — Malia rough edges smoothed deep cleansing loofah scrub pure beauty bared * * * Treasures of the Sea ~ Stones and Shells smoothed to perfection • Photo and “Cleansing” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Hope is a renewable option: If you run out of it at the end of the day, you get to start over in the morning.” — Barbara Kingsolver reflecting day’s work sun sets with hope tucked in tight rest and be refreshed * * * Hope’s Reflection ~ Closing out the Day • Photo and … More Renewable
“The beautiful spring came, and when nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” — Harriet Ann Jacobs discarding darkness trading winter’s gloom for light spring blossoms renew * * * Renewal ~ Symbol of new hope and renewal, springtime’s hyacinth serves as a traditional focus of the Persian New Year … More Renewal
“Hope is fragile and needs to be tended and renewed.” — Patrick Shad four delicate gifts fragility cuddles strength new wonder released * * * Fragile Beginnings ~ Eastern Bluebird eggs are as delicate as they are exquisite • Photo by Richard Williams • “Fragile” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Hope is like the sun, which as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.” — Samuel Smiles moments of time pass leaving shadows in their wake cleared away by sun * * * Old Sundial ~ Armillary sundial sits in garden potting shed ready to measure time by passing of … More Passing Shadows
“Hope is the thing with feathers” — Emily Dickinson overcoming angst unassailable hope wins trust in country strong * * * Basking in Beauty ~ Red Crowned Amazon Parrot photo by Jan Logozzo • “Promise” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 