Snag Reflection, Walsingham Park, Largo, Florida June 2020

When I’m bewildered by my life I seek solace in nature. The fresh air does wonders for my thinking process and watching wildlife grounds me in the moment. Sometimes, nature even provides me with little life lessons.

I’ve walked by this pond dozens of times in the past few months. But yesterday I noticed this reflection. To my eye, the reflection was even more alluring than the real tree standing across the way. It proved to be a gentle nudge, a reminder, to look at the vexing things in my life from another angle. Amazing what a shift in perspective can do!

Treasure Island, Florida June 2020

When my world is in turmoil, I seek quiet places of respite. The beach is a restorative scene for me and today was no different. Though it was warm, the lower humidity and a light breeze made for a relaxing afternoon.

Hoping to share this peacefulness with you all…

The clouds and rain started a couple days ago, precursors of tropical storm Cristobal. It is predicted to make landfall near Louisiana tonight. Over here in Florida we’re expecting even more rain and some flooding along coastal areas.

Yesterday, the rain came in waves with torrential downpours alternating with light sprinkles. Forget cats and dogs, it felt like it was raining dolphins and manatees!

Pirate Ship, Treasure Island, Florida June 2020

Doesn’t this pirate ship look like a fun adventure? I mean, without all the pillaging and raiding, it’s basically just a pleasure cruise. And I think we could all use one of those nowadays…

Gulf of Mexico, Treasure Island, Florida May 2020

I feel so fortunate that this is my daily view. I think this is a beautiful way to start any weekend. Hope y’all have a wonderful and safe one!

Treasure Island Sunset, Florida May 2020

Wrapped up another beautiful weekend here on the Gulf Coast of Florida. What a great way to finish it off!

My Beach, Treasure Island, Florida May 2020

No matter what life throws my way, beach time never fails to improve my mood. If my toes are in the sand then I know things are going to be alright (eventually).

This video was posted a couple weeks ago by one of the local water tour companies. Here’s how they described it: “Fish kicking is one of the most common hunting techniques used by dolphins in the Tampa / St Pete, Florida area. It may seem like a lot of work, but it’s almost always easier to catch a meal by stunning or injuring a fish with a precisely timed flick of the tail than it is to just chase one down… like a cave dolphin 🙂 Not all dolphins learn the technique, and some are better at it than others, but the ones that learn it have an advantage.”

Though I watch dolphins most every evening at John’s Pass I have yet to witness this for myself. I plan on taking a kayak tour (when safe to do so) and hope to see this incredible behavior!

Graffiti, Largo, Florida March 2020

Not entirely sure what the creator meant by this. But isn’t that the true intention of art, to allow the viewer to create their own meaning?