Rest into the flow
Good Morning…
As I stood watching first light bring a hint of pink to the new day, my shoulders relaxed, feeling supported by the quiet landscape.
The waning moon was still bright in the sky while the ocean churned below.A small flock flew in from the water, ready for bathtime. Gold filled the sky as the sun came up, bringing warmth with it.
After sunrise, a turtle in the river came up for a breath nearby and said, “Relax into the flow. I am a reminder that slow and steady is a beautiful way to move forward. I am a reminder not to force your way toward your goal...Not to worry, what is meant for you will never pass you by.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode~ Baby Love
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode~ Baby Love
In this peaceful moment from the Indian River Lagoon, two young dolphins show us what connection looks like in its purest form.
Baby Sarafina, is the larger baby, almost one year old (gender still unknown), and Baby Puff, a younger calf—likely around 4–6 months old and a male—spend hours playing side by side.
Momma Boop is with the 2 for a bit before the 2 kiddos head off to play.
Drone- Brent Eite, Focal Point Videography
Song - Direction by The Nightjars, purchased on Artlist.io
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Find your unique song
Ahhhhhh… this morning arrives in layers.
A quiet half moon still holding the night,
golden light rising through the clouds,
a small flock darting off and back, adding to the lively energy.
The ocean churned, sending salt spray into the air,
it felt good in my lungs.
On the way off the beach, a soft moment with a mockingbird, perched in stillness. The mockingbird brings a gentle message today…
Find your unique song. It comes from your heart… and yes, your song matters.
Mockingbirds sing many tunes,
they gather sounds, rhythms, experiences—
and weave them into something entirely their own.
Just like you.
Your story.
Your expression.
Your energy.
Let it be real.
Let it be felt.
Let it be yours.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Choose the feeling you carry
As I sit here watching the wind move through the palms and the clouds shift across a grey morning, I can feel the day unfolding in its own way.
I’m heading out to give a talk this morning, so instead of today’s sunrise, I’m sharing a soft moment wrapped in pink…
Dolphins playing through a calming color show, a gentle and playful start to the day. A reminder that no matter our environment, we can choose the feeling we carry with us.
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Snuggles and Snacks
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Snuggles and Snacks
Momma Boop and Baby Puff along with Momma Sarabi and Baby Sarafina were in the lagoon ready to soak up the fun and snacks.
While the babies played and learned, the moms stayed close… steady… present…
Cutter, Charley and Ocean, 3 males swam in fast adding to the shenanigans and fun!
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Can you find the fleeing mullet?
Dolphin stretch
Tales from the Lagoon ~ A Glimpse into a Day with Mom & Baby
Tales from the Lagoon ~ A Glimpse into a Day with Mom & Baby
This video is a sweet day hanging with Momma Boop and Baby Puff. Boop Mom got her name from her love of booping pelicans. Baby Puff also enjoys booping a pelican which you will see in this video. the sweetness of moms and their kiddos never gets old.
Enjoy!
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: Elite Athletes Only
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: Elite Athletes Only
The serious athletes were in the lagoon yesterday…
mullet on the menu and everyone bringing their A-game.
Meet Molty—my newest pelican friend—he's going through the change.
He’s transitioning into his adult plumage, trading in his younger feathers through a natural molt as his new colors begin to emerge.
He’s been sticking close… smart bird.
He knows when the dolphins start playing to the camera,
there’s a good chance fish might come our way.
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Tuesday sunrise is previous post
Molty the pelican
Rainy Day Mom turtle post
Ahhhhhh…
A rainy morning brings a message of trust…
So today, I’m sharing a moment from another day.
The morning unfolds one moment at a time,
guided by something steady and unseen.
In the distance, the lighthouse stands…
simply holding its place…
illuminating the path when it’s needed most.
There’s a rhythm to it…
a quiet knowing of when to move,
and when to wait.
A little glimpse of something that’s been unfolding…
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
Soft is powerful
Ahhhhhh…
A glimpse into stillness…
Clouds softened the sky,
the ocean slowed,
and the morning unfolded gently.
An osprey rose with a fish…
effortless, certain.
Soft doesn’t mean less.
Today's post....a glimpse into something I’ve been working on…
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
PS ~ Previous post is a dolphin gender reveal!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: Gender Reveal!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode: Gender Reveal!
Today felt like a full-on lagoon party…
It began with sweet, quality time with Momma Boop and Baby Puff, joined by a dozen pelicans keeping things lively. After a few hours, the boys arrived—Cutter, Charley, Ocean, Whisper, and several others—bringing a whole new level of energy to the water.
Soon after, more moms and calves joined in, and Baby Puff was thrilled to have a little playmate.
And then… the moment.
Baby Puff popped up just long enough to give us a view of his belly—
It’s a boy!
For those who are curious, males have one long slit with a smaller slit above it (like an exclamation point), while females have a longer slit with two smaller slits on either side (more like a division sign).
Puff earned his name after two days of pure joy playing with a puffer fish… and just like his mom, he already loves giving playful “boops” to the birds.
In this series, he’s chasing a cormorant for a little boop of his own…. Let’s just say the cormorant was not nearly as amused as Puff.
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Momma Boop and Baby Puff
It’s a boy!
Baby Puff 4.1.26
Baby Puff
Easter Sunrise Video
Good Morning!
45 minutes of sunrise in 90 seconds… shared with this sweet dove.
A little messenger of peace to start the day.
For those who celebrate, Happy Easter…
and for all of us, a moment to soften, breathe, and begin again.
Sharing an Interview
was recently interviewed by CanvasRebel, and it gave me a chance to reflect on how this journey began… from loss, to a dream, to finding healing in the lagoon.
At the time, I described what I was creating as a “coffee table book”…. But as it’s come together, I’ve realized it’s something a little different. It’s become a visual meditation… a gentle journey through nature… an invitation to slow down, breathe, and reconnect.
I’ll be sharing more of it soon
If you’d like to read the story behind it, I’ve linked the article below.
Alignment comes from presence
Good Morning!
The moon was high in the sky as I walked to the beach, the aroma of seaweed mixing with the salty breeze.
As the sun rose, it brought a golden glow, with sparkles dancing across the ocean.
Later, the moon slowly set over the Indian River… while a pod of dolphins, Momma Bump and her calf, along with Birdie, enjoyed snuggles and snacks.
A happy accident… a plane passing across the face of the moon, captured in a single moment.... gentle reminder of how being present allows alignment to unfold naturally.
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Wild Wildlife
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Wild Wildlife
Yesterday the lagoon was wild!
The mom dolphins and their kiddos were grabbing lunch while the kiddos joined mom or snuggled amongst themselves. Baby Puff upped his bird chasing game to include cormorants. Stay tuned for that episode!
At one point the shenanigans stopped while a manatee sauntered through….as soon as he was passed the fish chase began.
The first 2 photos you’ll see a mullet high in the air. Momma Sarabi tossed a mullet up super high and watched the pelicans duke it out for the fish.
The osprey gave me the look, “Hey, you’re standing in a school of fish, can you move over.”
Never a dull moment!
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PS~ Friday sunrise is previous post
Manatees are returning!
Momma catches a whopper!
Osprey says, “Hey lady you’re standing in my fish!”
Reciprocal Relationships
Good Morning!
The full moon slowly set as the sun rose to greet the day… a powerful exchange of energy, reminding us of the natural rhythm of letting go and beginning again.
With just a few gulls remaining and seaweed lining the shore, we can feel the quiet transition… the flock making way for turtle season. Change is already unfolding.
The dolphins were close this morning—grabbing breakfast, snuggling, moving together with ease.
Alongside the moon, they bring us this message, "Release what no longer supports you… and make space for relationships that are reciprocal, nourishing, and aligned."
"Let this full moon help you shed what feels heavy,
so you can move forward in harmony—with yourself and with others."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Circle of Trust
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Circle of Trust
So excited to catch this sweet moment of connection with Momma Boop and Baby Puff These moments can’t be planned… only received.
Music by the very talented Kevin P Holt, licensed via Artlist.io
PS ~ Sunrise from Thursday is previous post and Artemis launch is post before sunrise.
Moon assists with shedding to find balance
Ahhhhh… what a beautiful morning.
The moon setting over the Indian River while the sun rose to greet the day… pure magic.
This full moon brings a message of balance—within ourselves and in our relationships.The Man in the Moon brings us the message, “Use my energy to shed what no longer serves you, creating space for fresh energy and more harmonious, symbiotic connections.”
The light show was spectacular… golden rays streaming from behind the clouds, illuminating the horizon like a quiet promise.
A dove on the boardwalk came close, wanting to connect, and said, “I am the messenger of love and nurturing. If the energy feels intense, bring your awareness to your heart… and meet yourself with compassion.”
Wishing you a beautiful friends!
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PS~ the Artemis launch is the previous post
Artemis heads to the moon
Quite a sight to witness…
Artemis ll on the way to the Moon
Safe journey.
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - TAG! You’re it!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - TAG! You’re it!
Momma Boop who I met May 2025 when she would swim under the pelicans and give them a boop from beneath. I didn’t know she was a female until this year when she showed up with her little one.
If you tuned into the puffer fish episode, this is her calf—the same baby who was playing with the fish before a pelican swooped in and stole it.
I’m calling the baby Puff, sometimes I call him Baby Boop. I think he’s a male but I haven’t seen the belly to have confirmation yet.
As you can see from the photos, like Mom, like baby.
I shared this video recently, if you are just tuning in, this shows Momma Boop teasing the pelicans.
https://youtu.be/xz4PyWp5hOA...
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Momma Boop
Momma Boop giving a boop
Baby Boop also called Puff or Puffer booping the pelican
Baby still chasing the one pelican
Still Chasing