“Nicknames stick to people, and the most ridiculous are the most adhesive.” — Thomas Chandler Haliburton given name substitute moniker handed in jest portrayal that sticks * * * With their scaly featherless black heads and necks, Wood Storks have been called such names as flinthead, stonehead, iron head and gourdhead. A more apt portrayal … More Nickname
“Each sunrise brings a new day filled with new hopes for a new beginning.” — Debasish Mridha sunrise erases past tomorrow begins today troubles out of sight * * * New Horizon ~ Sunrise presents perspective of hope • Photo by Jan Logozzo • “New Perspective” haiku and blog post by Mary O’Connor © 2924 … More New Perspective
“New beginnings are in order, and you are bound to feel some level of excitement as new chances come your way.” — Oscar Auliq-Ice runway straight ahead take off for new adventure new year’s horizon * * * 2024 Lift-off ~ Barbie’s iconic pink plane takes off for new year • SignCraft creation in Niantic … More 2024 Lift-off
“The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” — Josiyah Martin fresh start means clean slate promise of blossoming growth buoyancy of youth * * * Songs and Nests and Eggs ~ Pair of House Finch set up house and fill it with future hopes • Photos by Jan … More New Beginnings
“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” — T.S. Eliot much to learn about just so many surprises let each bring a smile * * * Greeting the World ~ Everything is fresh and new for little Evie • Watercolor portrait and “Beginnings” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2023
“Celebrate endings — for they precede new beginnings.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie change defines new year prospect of fresh start invites robust leap ahead * * * Puma breaks free of underbrush ~ Flamingo Botanical Gardens, Davie, Florida, photo and “New Beginnings” haiku by Mary O’Connor. With best wishes for a happy and healthy … More New Beginnings
“but I also really like the idea that we can get up every morning and start over.” — Kristin Armstrong Happy Birthday to all whose birthday might be today and to all whose day is simply one to enjoy. * * * Poppies, photo by Mary O’Connor © 2014
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 