happy Dance
Good Morning! I took the day to spend with my flippered and feathered friends….more from them later. I thought Fred my dancing partner and I would give you a smile…laugh to celebrate the day.
Self care to stay strong during holiday season
Mother Nature brought us a calm, soothing sunrise—soft light, gentle air, and perfect waves rolling toward shore, quietly calling every surfer to come play.
The sun teed up like a golf ball bringing warmth and golden glow.
The chatty flock flew in early, eager for bath time and connection.
They said,“ Caring for yourself isn’t extra, it’s essential. Just like we wash the salt and bugs away, tending to your own well-being helps you stay strong, grounded, and resilient, especially during the holiday season.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon- Episode- Surprise Escort Home
Tales from the Lagoon- Episode- Surprise Escort Home
Mikey, a great egret walked me home last night. He used to be around a lot, especially when Pip the Pelican was around.
I hadn’t seen him in quite some time—until a few days ago. In the past few days, he seems to be everywhere I go, quietly tagging along like a feathery bodyguard.
Spot the egret (not a great egret, though he’s quite sure he is great) is less than thrilled about this new development. There’s definitely some side-eye happening in the Lagoon.
Stay tuned for more tales!
Support is strategy
The morning started out almost black and white with a salty layer of fog enveloping the shoreline. As the sun rose, buttery bronze and gold spilled across the sky, ocean, and wet sand, filling everything with a heart-expanding glow.
The ocean churned creating sparkles as the waves splashed toward shore. When I turned around, a gull perched on my tripod was quite chatty.
She said, "Finding support isn’t a shortcut it’s strategy. Support is all around, you may have to think outside the box to see it. I highly recommend using the resources around you, rest when you need to and save your energy for what truly matters.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Momma Jade the dolphin featured on the bag
Seeing life through the eyes of another
Good Morning! A gentle layer of salty fog draped the shoreline like a cozy blanket while fluffy clouds soaked up the soft, pastel hues of the pre-sunrise sky.
The chatty flock was already gathered at the ocean’s edge when I arrived. The sun rose from behind a small cloud, sending golden rays spilling across the water as the day slowly awakened.
The flock was especially engaging this morning. Sitting low with them, at eye level, shifted everything.
They said, “We find it helpful to see life through the perspective of another. Seeing life through the eyes of another brings clarity and understanding. It doesn’t mean you must abandon your own perspective, it simply widens the view.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Balance on the planet
The sunrise started with a single pink ray of light streaming into the blue sky. With a light layer of fog, stillness was palpable—until the flock flew in, large and loud.
Like a light switch, the morning came to life, people walking the beach, the flock chatting it up, and the sun shining brightly.
Today, the Earth pauses and pivots.
Here in the Northern Hemisphere, we honor the Winter Solstice, a time of rest, reflection, and quiet renewal. Across the globe, the Summer Solstice celebrates fullness, light, and outward expression.
Same planet. Same sun. Different experiences.Both are sacred. Both are necessary.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Be the peace you want to see in the world
Mother Nature brought us a crisp, winter-kissed sunrise—beginning with a clear sky and soft pink light blooming like a lotus on the horizon. The flock was large and chatty, darting off and returning without notice, full of life and motion.
The usual cast of characters arrived right on cue, ready for bathtime as the sun rose higher. The ocean sparkled with golden light as the waves rolled gently toward shore.
A beautiful dove brings us the message this morning. She said, “Be the peace you want to see in the world. Go within. Take a quiet moment to deepen your connection with yourself. From there, balance and inner peace naturally unfold.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Hug?
One Legger and Split foot
Be the peace you want to see in the world
Make tiny adjustments to stay balanced
The morning started with baby-blue clouds, brushed with a hint of pretty pink in the background. The flock flew in later than usual, but just as loud — ready to connect. One Legger, Hook, Peg, Pixar, and of course Fred were all there.
As the sun came up, the birds gathered, soaking up the warmth. Wet sand mirrored the beauty of the sky, creating an all-immersive, heart-opening moment.
One Legger struck a fancy Tree Pose and said, “Balance isn’t about standing perfectly still, it’s about making tiny adjustments so you don’t topple over.”
On the way off the beach, I ran into a snail moving along at a pretty good pace when it suddenly made a U-turn. I wasn’t sure why until I noticed a small worm heading straight toward the snail. Even the tiniest creatures experience traffic jams. Using her antennae, the snail stayed aware, made a simple change to go with the flow.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Snail turns to avoid traffic jam with a worm
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Baby Zoomies
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Baby Zoomies
After sunrise, a maternity pod popped in for a quick zoomie party. They popped out just as fast as they popped in.
So much energy on those little ones!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Your authenticity lights the way
A breathtaking pink glow filled the sky about 30 minutes before sunrise. As the sun inched closer to rising from behind the clouds, the color softened into a muted golden glow.
The flock of laughing gulls was joined by herring gulls, royal terns, skimmers, and even a couple of black ring-billed gulls, creating a beautiful gathering on the beach.
Skimmers are cool birds. When they vocalize, they sound like little dogs barking, and they hunt by dragging their lower beak through the water, skillfully scooping up fish as they glide along the surface.
One skimmer resting quietly among the flock said, “It’s okay to stand out in a crowd. Be your unique self among others. Your authenticity is not meant to blend in—it’s meant to quietly light the way.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Stand out in a crowd
Simply being is a super power
The sunrise began almost black and white with clouds lingering low on the horizon. As the sun slowly rose, golden light spilled across the wet sand, turning it into a mirror—smooth, glassy, looking like we could ice skate across.
A very chatty flock flew in with wings and hearts open ready for connection and bathtime.
After sunrise a mom and baby dolphin swam into the lagoon to nurse and relax. Sweet momma gave little nugget lots of cuddles and love. They said, “The power of simply being and loving on each other keeps our vibe high. Holding a high vibe isn’t just self-care—it’s a gift that subtly supports and uplifts those around us.”
The pelicans feasted on mullet, stay tuned for the full episode coming soon.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Momma and baby
Pelican scores a mullet
Leap, trust, support
Good Morning! Mother Nature brought us a grey and white sunrise with 31 mph gusts. The flock was wild this morning, using the wind to hang in place before heading to bath time.
Instead of sharing grey photos, I thought I’d bring in some color—an unforgettable moment with an amazing pup named Max, leaping for joy with his best friend Snoopy, and a glowing, golden-shaped figure appearing on the horizon.
Max reminds us that we can leap with our whole heart—trusting joy, presence, and the moment itself. And the golden figure on the horizon reminds us we are never leaping alone. Support is always nearby, quietly waiting to meet us.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
person on the horizon
Hands to your heart
Ahhhh… Mother Nature brought us a serene and gorgeous sunrise—an offering of stillness created by the absence of wind, a calm ocean, and a beautiful pastel color show.
The flock flew in closer to sunrise for bath time. Hook the laughing gull and One-Legger arrived to connect and say hello, while the wet sand reflected the sky’s painting back to us, creating a truly heart-opening morning.
But it was the squirrel on the way off the beach who had the most to say. He paused, placed his tiny paws on his heart, and said, “I highly recommend putting your hands on your heart to connect with your intuition and inner guidance—and to release stress. And, as you can see, it also makes me look adorable.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Exhale to release stress
ood Morning!The sunrise was crisp, clear, and beautiful. Perfect waves rolled toward shore, inviting the dolphins to surf while the flock flew in for bath time.
As the sun came up, the warmth felt wonderful. Piper and friends scurried along the shoreline looking for breakfast while the flock lingered, soaking up the growing heat.
About 30 minutes after sunrise, four dolphins surfed the same wave—pure joy to witness. In the lagoon, Daniko and Jasper, two male dolphins, swam in for breakfast, reminding us of the power of an exhale.
Daniko said, “If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed, intentionally inhale and exhale. This is a simple and powerful way to release tension and shift your mood.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Good Morning! A morning full of technical issues so just sharing a video showing the flock with the sunrise. If you watch until the end you'll see there is more than one bird perched on my head.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Expect the unexpected
Weeeeeeeee! The wind was whipping this morning, burning a chill into the air and giving the flock the full-on zoomies. The gulls darted back and forth several times, then used the gusts to hang in place and connect, like little acrobats suspended in the sky.
The stronger gusts blew sand down the beach like a blanket of sparkling crystals. When the sun finally rose, it brought a wash of warmth and a golden glow that filled the sky.
A cormorant missing a few feathers flew past in that golden glow and said,“Losing feathers is part of the process of growing. Not to worry—new ones always come in, giving you strength for your next chapter.”
After sunrise, in the calm of the lagoon, a solo osprey swooped in and attempted to snag breakfast. Out of the blue, a pelican friend flew in to say a quick hello and added, “Expect the unexpected. Be open to shifts, surprises, and those beautiful connections that appear out of nowhere.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Cormorant missing a few feathers
Deep Breath
Sunrise was grey and white with spitting rain. I went out to see the flock, I shared with One Legger all the love you have for him. He said, "Thank You!"
I thought we’d start the day with sunset dolphins instead—a big exhale to begin the morning. This is a good week to take deep breaths as we navigate waves of energy.
Sunrise should be back tomorrow, so stay tuned!
Wishing you a beautiful day!
Wintry kind of sunrise with the flock
Good Morning! It was a beautiful overcast wintry feeling kind of sunrise. One Legger and the flock join the video about 20 seconds in, slowing it down to help spread calm and groovy vibes!
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Hugs, hope and wonder
Good Morning! With rain on the way, we were greeted with a grey sunrise and just a hint of pink. So instead of the overcast sky, I thought I’d share a mix of moments to start your day. Here are a few dramatic photos from earlier this week, dolphins snuggling, a cloud angel, and a rainbow portal. Whether you need a hug, a little wonder, or a spark of hope, nature is always ready to meet you.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Hugs
Cloud Angel
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Male Dolphin, Snook and Friends
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode - Male Dolphin, Snook and Friends
Jagger and Uncle Larry, 2 male dolphins were in the lagoon off and on for a few hours. The big score of the day was Jagger who grabbed a snook in the deep end and brought it over for a photo op.
Uncle Larry rested out of the wind away from the boats between fish grabs.
An immature bald eagle flew in to give Skylar the osprey a hard time. Thankfully for Skylar it didn’t last long. And Spot the egret looked very handsome with the wing blowing his feathers.
Stay tuned for more tales!
PS~ Friday sunrise is previous post
Jagger with a snook
Jagger and Uncle Larry
Jagger got his name from his jagged dorsal fin
Immature bald eagle
Spot the egret