3rin's View…

Thank goodness for longer days, there’s now plenty of time to hit the beach after work. 🏝️

The beauty of tonight’s sunset belies the sad truth that red tide is flaring up again in the gulf. The fumes tickling my throat were my first indication but as I walked along I also saw a few dead fish.

Out of curiosity, I checked the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s recent water testing data. It noted medium levels of Karenia brevis in the water along my favorite beach. I certainly hope this isn’t the beginning of a massive flare up…

It was cloudy and gray this afternoon but the tourist-filled boats were still optimistically heading out to catch sunset. Note the crewman climbing the mast…

After hearing about this amazing location for the past couple years, I finally had a chance to check out John Chestnut Sr. Park up in Palm Harbor. I spent four enjoyable hours wandering the various trails and boardwalks.

Keep in mind, for every cooperative subject I managed to capture, there were at least two others that snuck away. It was a stellar way to spend the day.

So, imagine my surprise when I overheard a young woman talking on her phone, “Nah, there isn’t anything interesting to see here.” It certainly gave me a chuckle…

I caught this action yesterday afternoon during my breezy beach walk. I rarely manipulate my photos but I really liked that ray from the sun and wanted to make it pop. So, I filtered out the daylight. I rather like it.

I first noticed this sign right after I moved here three years ago. Yesterday, I finally took the time to snap a picture of it.

It’s a bit incongruous here along the Florida Gulf Coast, but it I enjoy seeing it since it reminds me of my old stomping grounds in the Sonoran Desert.

When you come home late from work and encounter some cattitude, bringing a little token of affection goes a long way. I lucked out this time, because it’s now Westley’s new favorite.

He plays with it nonstop and carries it everywhere. In fact, I have to put it away at night so we can get some sleep!

Work brought me out to the beach today. Since my job wrapped up early I decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather. This is the reason I keep a swimsuit, shorts, t-shirt, and flip flops in a beach bag in the back of my car.

Friend: What are you doing tonight?

Me: Hanging with my emotional support carrot.

Friend: …

My Carrot: Who needs a hug?

Tonight’s first course. Thank you, garden!