Tag Archives: appreciation

Beach Art

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.

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?

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

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

Does courage play out in your life?

Lingering

White Amaryllis

The amaryllis season is coming to a close here.
Our white plants are late bloomers,
which allows us to enjoy their lingering beauty.

And, enjoy, we do!

Ambiance

Evening dinner at Solana Beach Fish House. Hubby says they have the best “fish & chips,” me, I enjoy their grilled fish tacos. Yummy food, lovely evening.

Sweetness

Late afternoon walk on the land
finds us checking new growth on plants,
contemplating irragation schedules.

The orange globes dot the tree.
We know, soon they will be ready
for harvest.

Suddenly the air around is filled with
heavenly perfume. The little white
stars of the tree are releasing their fragrance.

Orange blossoms, with the promise of
next year’s fruit, fill the air with the
scent of sweet perfume.

We forget all else as this lofty
scent fills us up. A great promise of
hope and good things to come.

Such a welcome treat for us.
A reminder to savor the
natural gifts of each day.

Home Again

Home again…after spending a week in Minnesota cold, where we enjoyed family togetherness, good food, laugher, holiday lights, and lots of family game time.

Today, the postman delivered this to to us, 

so we can continue a German tradition at our house.

More fun times to come.