“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” — Laura Ingalls Wilder spirits of softness balanced with warm hints of gold varietals of joy * * * Finish of Gold ~ Nature’s Reserve • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Unbottled Spirits” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” — Confucius in suit of armor scales and spines shimmer and shine presence of beauty * * * Best Dressed ~ Iguana shines in the sun • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Portrayal of Beauty” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Indeed the river is a perpetual gala, and boasts each month a new ornament.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson flotsam and jetsam arm the stream with strings and keys basis of its song * * * Goldfish Adds Shine to Pool ~ Photo at Harkness Memorial State Park by Jan Logozzo • ”Shine” haiku by Mary … More Shine
“Leadership is an opportunity to serve. It is not a trumpet call to self-importance.” — Goswami Kriyananda message shouted loud listen carefully when heard truth not always told * * * Telling All Who Will Listen ~ Chinese goose speaks up • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “Speaking Up” haiku 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
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 