Backyard Beauty

Backyard Beauty

CLOUDS & SKY Backyard Beauty JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 13 August 2020 The Beginning We’ve eaten breakfast. I’ve fed the dogs. The chickens are out. And I’ve got enough cold brew in my system to effectively navigate the day. One glance at...
Sunflowers in the Storm

Sunflowers in the Storm

SUNFLOWERS & A HURRICANE Sunflowers in the Storm JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 6 August 2020 I have about 25 sunflower stalks lining the side of my driveway. They’ve bloomed more than 40 beautiful flowers, but that number grows each day....
The Education of Self

The Education of Self

SELF-RELIANCE & SELF-REFLECTION The Education of Self JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 30 July 2020 We are almost in our fifth consecutive month of the pandemic. The changes it has brought to our individual lives vary greatly but are likely part...
Bee Yourself

Bee Yourself

BEES & LEGACY Bee Yourself JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 23 July 2020 Mary Ash Kay, an American businesswoman and the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. was known to say, “Aerodynamically, the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly, but...
The Rainbow of Life

The Rainbow of Life

RAINBOWS & RAIN The Rainbow of Life JoAnna Bennett, O’Brien Communications Group 16 July 2020 I see skies of blue, clouds of white The brightness of day, the dark, say goodnight And I think to myself Oh, what a wonderful world The colors of the rainbow so...