Building Sandcastles Setting Worries Aside
From the ongoing pandemic, earthquakes, heartbreaking political unrest, too little rain here but too much rain there, to my blog seeming to vanish temporarily when playing with computer settings ... there's nothing to worry about in this world. At least that's how it seemed as people flocked like seagulls to Crescent Beach, building sandcastles knowing they won't last and feeding lettuce to sand turtles that don't eat. It was all about enjoying the moments after last week's luscious long one-day rainfall. Digging ourselves out of increased heat spells clearly won't be as easy or nearly as much fun.
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ReplyDeleteWorrying is a waste of time, right? After this past year and a half, people want to start living again. It is sad this pandemic seems to be never ending. The Sandcastle Festival looks like a fun time, I like the sand sculptures. Lovely collection of photos, love the reflections and the pretty leaves. Take care, have a great day and a happy new week!
When we lived in "normal" times each year there was a sand sculpture festival with real artists was always very beautiful. But we are still not virus free and ran around with masks. Fortunately only inside and in crowded placesK. It's getting better thre are less death but more infections, which are like a cold. So you never know unless a test is done if you got a cold or the covid ! Most of the people are now vaccinated which is probably a very good thing.
ReplyDeleteThe sandsculptures are cute but I really love the water on the Japanese maple. Great pic!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, and insightful thoughts.
ReplyDeleteA sandcastle festival sounds like fun. It would be good if it could return without the previous problems. The recent rainfall makes everything look so alive and fresh.
ReplyDeleteGreat post of very creative photos ~ sand castles are awesome ~ wonder if 'normal' will ever return ~ be safe ~ be well ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteLiving in the moment,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
nice post. sand sculptures are are great.
ReplyDeleteWOW. The beach is like a blank canvas. I did think that turtle was real at first glance and strained to see what was going on. I'm glad people still take time to create in dark times.
ReplyDeleteLove these photos. So much fun!
ReplyDeleteMy latest post:
https://craniumbolts.blogspot.com/2021/08/yet-another-birding-trip-to-saul-kere.html
We do worry, don't we? It's part of the human condition. The record-obliterating heat you have had in BC this summer is cause for a good deal more worry. It is not going to get better.
ReplyDeleteMaria - there is plenty to worry about, that's for sure. But there is also plenty to give us hope! One thing? People like you and other bloggers!
ReplyDeletePeople made the most of their post rain time in the sand!!
ReplyDeleteI love your evocative shots.
Such happy pictures (the one with the reflection in the water is really special). I thought maybe you had temporarily stopped blogging because you were doing your activism somewhere else since there was nothing much to take pictures of on our terribly hot dry days. It isn't supposed to be that hot in our part of either of our countries! .... it's a difficult thing these days trying to balance enjoying the good days with trying to do something about what's coming.
ReplyDeletewow, what a wonderful post. I almost wish I had a bucket and spade :)
ReplyDeleteI have read a quote that goes something like, worry robs us of tomorrow. I look at what's going on in the world and you can't help but have these feelings of great sadness for those who are going through terrible times, here and overseas. I look at your photos and they take me away for a while. People need to get out and enjoy themselves, and what a great place to enjoy, for those who participate and those who observe these creations. Thanks so much for sharing them. Wonderful photos!
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