Category Archives: Things to ponder….

People, events or things that cause one to stop and think.

Beach Art

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Sunday, I needed an ocean fix. We stopped at the beach on our way home from an outing.

Arriving at low tide we witnessed a gentleman working on a piece of beach art.

His attention to detail was amazing. We continued walking the pier. Enjoying the ocean breeze, the sound of the waves, and watching surfers.

The sky was amazing that afternoon.

The tide was slowly returning and we too, decided to return on our way. There waiting for us at the base of the pier was the completed project.

Wow!

Imagine with me for a moment, how much pleasure one must get from spending an afternoon creating something like this while knowing that when the tides come in the slate will be wiped clean.

Sand, a rake, imagination, and time — that was what this took.

Thank you to who ever created such detail in the sand for others to enjoy.

What a way to end a holiday weekend.

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Does it get any better than this?

Beauty to remind us to reflect on our blessings.

A new season is just around the corner. Hope you have time to relax and reflect on the positive things in your life.

Can this be?

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Wisconsin in August?

I remembered blue skies and white puffy clouds as late September or October sights. But no. This shot was from an August trip to Door County.

It was amazingly beautiful!

Life

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I consider myself blessed, not lucky but the quote touched me and I wanted to share it.

Does courage play out in your life?

Fun & Games…

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FYI: This is an indoor shuffleboard game. 

When I saw this item, it brought back a flood of memories from my childhood. I grew up with a table similar to this in my basement. Ours was perhaps a little sturdier as it was originally housed in a bar and also had an electric scoreboard.

I was fascinated by the game, but seldom allowed to play. My father was concerned that we would drop the pucks on the table, potentially leaving dents in the wood. The memories of playing the game are cherished, and the few times I’ve seen a table I always want to play. 

We grew up, life changed, and my father rented the house out and sold the table before the renters moved in. 

We learn lessons from our past. The takeaway for me is to enjoy what I have; not to put things away and save them for “someday.”

Twilight

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Beauty in the evening sky. (Last night). The colors reached around in both directions, reminding me of how stunning creation is. I’m always impressed when the sky explodes, revealing those pink hues.

Happy 4th of July!

Myth Busted

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Growing up in the Midwest, listening to rock and roll, and watching various movies and television shows, I held the following thoughts about California:

It never rains in Southern California

FALSE

The rainy season starts late in the year and continues into February.
That is, if we are going to get rain.

The sun shines every day

FALSE

Below is a photo of a normal May morning, commonly referred to as “May Gray”,
to be followed by “June Gloom”, which is more of the same.

People run and play in the ocean regularly (in swimming suits)

NOT ALWAYS TRUE

The Pacific Ocean is known to be cold, so enter at your own risk.

I find it humorous how the media can affect our beliefs. How many fantasies do you have which were created by media?