“To keep a warm heart in a cold world is the real victory.” — Marty Rubin stay tucked in tight when the sky is frozen cold shivers tell story * * * Head under wing ~ Tiny sparrow huddles against cold • Photo and “Cold World” haiku poem by Mary O’Connor © 2021
“Among famous traitors of history, one might mention the weather.” — Ilka Chase “Nature has no mercy at all. Nature says, ‘I’m going to snow. If you have on a bikini and no snowshoes, that’s tough. I am going to snow anyway.’” — Maya Angelou * * * Let it snow — Roads still clear, … More Ice Conditions
“I pray this winter be gentle and kind— a season of rest from the wheel of the mind.” — John Geddes “December’s wintery breath is already clouding the pond, frosting the pane, obscuring summer’s memory…” — John Geddes * * * And the season begins ~ Cardinal’s scarlet feathers add burst of beauty to snowy … More The season begins
“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Berthold Auerbach * * * Magical Dust. Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2016
and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” ~ Norman Vincent Peale Merry Christmas and Season’s Greetings to all! * * * Photo by Mary O’Connor © 2014
The ideal trail journey is one which never turns back, but leads forever onward to discover what lies around the next bend and beyond the next crest. – ELMER ADAMS, Walking in the Clouds * * * Scout on winter New Hampshire trail, photo by Terry Logozzo © 2014
if you know where to look for it.” ̶ Henry David Thoreau * * * Photo credit: Mary O’Connor © 2013
“It brings people together while time stands still.” ̶ Rachel Cohn Wishing a Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays to all! * * * Photo credit: Mary O’Connor © 2013
And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, ‘Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.’ ― Lewis Carroll Photo credit: Mary O’Connor © 2013
Life Is Full of Sweet Spots 