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  • Open and Loving

        The very best advice that I have given myself lately has been to be open and loving, and honest about my own needs and desires. Like the new fronds of the Sago Palm, open to the light and air and love all around.          

  • The Other Side…

        The other side of the screen- the painted fern.   Happy Summer Solstice! Enjoy the long day.            

  • Fern Abstract

        Is it any wonder that humans took to painting and drawing? Here the sun paints the fern onto the screen.      

  • More Egrets…Regrets…or An Entire Novel.

        When we are young, it is more difficult not to have regrets. We like to think that there are none, but usually there is something niggling in our hearts that we wish we had done better, or been stronger or kinder.   These will pass into oblivion once we see that the story…

  • No Regrets

        No egrets. Oh, one egret.   No regrets.   (Mostly.)       Great Egret at sunset. Borrowed from LainesBlog, June, 2013.  

  • Sunny Smiles

        There is a charming young person who is painting our house, whose smile is so sunny that its effect stays with you for hours, and you find yourself smiling to yourself just remembering it!   Don't forget that your smile can do that for someone. It can even brighten up an already bright…

  • June Moon

              Full moon, where the inlet and the Atlantic ocean meet, creating a moon road that leads far out to sea.           From Vilano Beach, St. Augustine, Florida. Related articles How Many Moons? Full Moon 2014 Live Streaming: Strawberry Honey Moon Tonight; Best View Time for Rare…

  • Beckoning

          There's something about a sandbar that beckons you to come out past your comfort zone, to tempt the tide and time, just a little farther, a little longer… all will be well. Promise!         Matanzas River, between the inlet and the fort, reprinted from LainesBlog, June 2013.  

  • Summertime!

        The colors of summer!             Under the umbrella, St. Augustine Beach.

  • How to Relax…

      So, you want my recipe on how to relax?     Find a shady, sunny spot. Spread out on a comfortable leaf, that sways gently in the breeze, and is close to something wonderful. Like this.     Voilá!   Perfection!   (This recipe can be customized to meet you specific specifications, such as,…