Sand Art, Rockport Beach, Texas July 2019
My daily beach strolls are often punctuated by unique discoveries. I’ve seen hundreds (if not thousands) of sand castles but I most admire the other random bits of art that people leave behind. I especially enjoyed this piece with its creative incorporation of sea grass. For some reason, it reminds me of John Lennon.
I met this great group of ladies in a yoga class a few months ago. This past Friday, Pat, Lindy, Jillian, and I took the ferry over to Mustang Island and whiled away a gorgeous afternoon. Cody, our token male for the day, supervised our impromptu yoga session. Any day with our toes in the sand is a good day!
When I pop wide awake at 5:30 in the morning I might as well grab my camera and head to the beach. I am not an early bird so my opportunities to catch sunrises are few and far between.
This past Thursday morning I was hoping to catch the sun peeking over the Gulf at Rockport Beach. However, a thick bank of clouds sitting on the water interfered with my plans. Instead, the full moon put on a show for me.
The first two photos are of the moon playing tag with clouds that morning as it slowly slid toward the horizon. The others I snapped later that night from the beach on Mustang Island, as the bright orb floated up over the water. What a great way to bookend a day!
My afternoon beach stroll in Port Aransas today was filled with drama. First, I stumbled across this rather smug-looking rubber duck. A few more steps and I found a pair of pliers. Further along in the sand was the poor, disemboweled fish.
Using my impeccable sleuthing skills (acquired during childhood games of Clue) I determined that the fish was killed by Mr. Rubber Duck, with the pliers, on the beach.
Case closed!
Me, Foghorn, and Sandy, Rockport, Texas August 2019
As you can see in the photo above, I have trouble being still. My lack of patience has been a lifelong struggle (every single report card from elementary school made note of that fact).
During the last few years of my grandmother’s life I spent a lot of time with her, hoping to absorb (by osmosis) some of her calm and patient demeanor. One memorable afternoon, I explained my thought to her and my sweet grandma leaned over, patted my hand, and said with a smile, “Not in this lifetime, dear.”
Mic drop. Ah, so that’s where I got my sass!
Friends and I attended a Corpus Christi Hooks game tonight (farm team for the Houston Astros). It felt great to be back at a ball park after missing out completely last year. Midway through the lineup I recognized a name from my alma mater.
A quick Google search confirmed that JJ Matijevic played for University of Arizona Wildcats 2015 through 2017 (the team went to the College World Series his final season). After allowing the Frisco Rough Riders a Grand Slam during a wild seventh, the Hooks hung on to win. It was a wonderful summer evening for baseball!
Copano Bay, Rockport, Texas August 2019
A relaxing evening photo to help you ease into the week ahead. A cool way to beat the high temps…
Rockport Beach, Rockport, Texas August 2019
This little lady had certainly seen better days. Knowing how impossible it is to get the sand out of my own hair, I didn’t even try to clean her up. Side note: I’m presuming she’s French…
Rockport Beach Fishing Pier, Rockport, Texas August 2019
I walk along the beach to this fishing pier most every evening. I usually spend my time on the weathered, wooden planks staring out over the water, watching mullets jump and pelicans dive. As I was stretching my legs for my return stroll I caught this cool view out of the corner of my eye. I think I’ll start looking at more of the world this way…
Found on Rockport Beach, Texas August 2019
The beach gifted me two rings last night. So, apparently, we’re married now. At least I look forward to seeing the beach every day (not all married folks can say that about their partners).
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