This photographic journal is by Maria Pavlik, co-creator of With My Umbrella, I Can: The Magical Journey of Penelope Puddle, in B.C., CANADA. (Header shot is by NASA.) “Look and think before opening the shutter. The heart and mind are the true lens of the camera.” - Yousuf Karsh
Wasting Time & Upbeat About The Grass Coming Back
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Winter white was mostly gone and buried greenery reemerged in squishy sprigs and grasses that had been squashed like good news on a bad news day. It was relaxing to travel down a less slippery road to Kwomais Point Park overlooking Semiahmoo Bay.
The bay is part of the Pacific Ocean flowing to all the oceans, connecting us through waterways. I wanted to breathe in the sea air, feel the openness of the world and, like a familiar song (below) says, waste time in a good way. Later, at Crescent Beach, I saw the same bay but from a different perspective.
My walks are like mini vacations but there are more ways to travel without lineups, hassles or slippery roads. Listening to Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay without leaving your chair will not be a waste of time. It's like a gift basket on a cruise. Take it. This upbeat version of musical surprises is a journey to a brighter view of our world.
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Hello, Beautiful views of the bay. I would like to sit there and breath in the fresh air. Great version of the Sitting on the Dock of the bay song. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Wishing you a happy day and weekend.
I still haven't seen a single snowflake this year, but weeds and flowers are coming out ! As I don't like garden work, I observe this green coming out not with happiness ! I love flowers when I can sit on a bench and just enjoy them !
Yes, we have to keep looking for ways to be happy in spite of everything. Keeping our spirits up in a way that reminds us that we are all connected is definitely a good thing and not at all a waste of time. Thank you.
Those kinds of walks, connected to nature, are beneficial beyond belief. There is a whole emphasis now on biophilia and forest bathing, and it is all to the good I believe, but I can tell you as someone who has spent an entire lifetime wedded to nature, it comes as no surprise that there are so many positive health outcomes from immersion in natural environments. Do it as often as you can, Maria.
You are making me homesick. We are getting ready for part two of our Snowbird RV Adventure to Arizona. It should be fun and warm, but my heart will always be in BC. - Margy
A very pretty series and I enjoyed them as well as the video. I feel totally at peace when I am walking in nature. A beautiful canvas of pleasing emotions :)
"On the Web we all become small-town visitors lost in the big city." - Alison Gopnik President Joe Biden's inauguration was bursting with inspirational speeches and events. Heaven knows many who now breathe a sigh of relief also needed a good laugh. That's when Bernie stepped in with his cool attitude and awesome mittens. I couldn't resist joining so many others who included him in various ways in different spaces. I think he looks super cute and cozy on a sofa designed for the cover art of my Couch & Company story. Hope you enjoy it and explore more of the artistic side of life at Paint Party Friday . Still the kid I used to be Visit Postcards From Penelope Puddle and Penelope Puddlisms: BC Life Is A Whale Of A Ride to view more West Coast scenes. Because the state of our planet is the most pressing issue of our time, link up and learn about the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report .
There it was ... a bright dollop of sunshine in a tangle of forest greens, browns and silvery grays. The yellow door snuggled against a tree said Fairy Hall and, in tiny faint lettering beneath, No Trolls . Oh, how I'd love to know what goes on inside Fairy Hall. I wanted to tap on the door but, a giant by comparison, I didn't want to cause a scare. I often take the Sandy Trail with its gravelly path, woodsy stumps, well-trod stairs, rabbits, birds and squirrels. I know every twist and rustling sound. But I hadn't noticed the small door before. This unexpected bit of whimsy magic tucked into the forest floor made me curious about what else was in the mysterious thicket I'd yet to explore. When I continued on my way, the trees leaned in ... as if they had something to say. Later, I found another fairy door (below), welcoming but only to a select few. See OUR WORLD to explore more sights from around the globe and SIGNS, SIGNS . Still the kid I used to be
Rain puddles vanished and a blast of scorching heat settled over B.C. recently, including in my region which reached 105 ° F at one point. Records were broken. (About 145 miles northeast in Lytton it was over 120 degrees; the entire village caught fire.) The air outside felt like a thick wall of hot steel. All fans were on duty indoors. The weather foretold of the wasteland that will arrive sooner rather than later if carbon emissions are not majorly reduced. Dozens of mostly elderly didn't survive the wake up call. At this writing, the heat is far less intense, thankfully. A sweet sense of normalcy has returned and the slight morning chill sits on my shoulders like a delicate shawl. In my neighbourhood, the birds are singing again and searching for treats. A different kind of wave also hit us all. I was relieved to get my second shot "to knockout Covid" on Canada Day . It was a perfect way to celebrate July 1st. Explore more at OUR WORLD . Still the kid I used
I love the peek-a-boo shot of the grass coming back. My tulip and daffodil shoots are up....in January! A first.
ReplyDeleteHello, Beautiful views of the bay. I would like to sit there and breath in the fresh air. Great version of the Sitting on the Dock of the bay song. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Wishing you a happy day and weekend.
ReplyDeleteI still haven't seen a single snowflake this year, but weeds and flowers are coming out ! As I don't like garden work, I observe this green coming out not with happiness ! I love flowers when I can sit on a bench and just enjoy them !
ReplyDeleteYes, we have to keep looking for ways to be happy in spite of everything. Keeping our spirits up in a way that reminds us that we are all connected is definitely a good thing and not at all a waste of time. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous ocean shots and the green beneath the snow ice ~ and fun song ~ thanks ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Good the ice is nearly gone and what a pleasure to live close to that beautiful coastline Love that video Great voice.
ReplyDeleteThose kinds of walks, connected to nature, are beneficial beyond belief. There is a whole emphasis now on biophilia and forest bathing, and it is all to the good I believe, but I can tell you as someone who has spent an entire lifetime wedded to nature, it comes as no surprise that there are so many positive health outcomes from immersion in natural environments. Do it as often as you can, Maria.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos! Wishing you well!
ReplyDeleteYou are making me homesick. We are getting ready for part two of our Snowbird RV Adventure to Arizona. It should be fun and warm, but my heart will always be in BC. - Margy
ReplyDeleteA very pretty series and I enjoyed them as well as the video. I feel totally at peace when I am walking in nature. A beautiful canvas of pleasing emotions :)
ReplyDeleteWe are quite a ways from seeing any green grass. But I can live vicariously through you, especially when listening to this quintessential summer song!
ReplyDeleteLove this post, everything is interconnected, both in space and in time.
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