Birds Eye view to get a map
Good Morning. Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.
As soon as my feet touched the sand and I saw the pink-filled sky, I felt an immediate sense of peace. The gulls flew in shortly after I arrived for our usual sunrise bath time, while two dolphins headed north, catching waves along the way.
When the sun rose, the Sahara dust gave it a rich golden-copper glow as it kissed the ocean good morning.
Much to my surprise, the young red-shouldered hawk from a few days ago was back! S/he perched quietly in the tree, keeping watch for breakfast.
S/he said, “I’m a reminder to take the bird’s-eye view. When you feel blocked or uncertain, allow yourself to float above the situation. Seeing the whole picture can inspire action.”
Wishing you a peaceful day friends!
EXHALE Book Launch August 22, 2026
I’m so excited to finally announce the official launch of EXHALE: A Visual Meditation Inspired by Nature.
EXHALE brings together my wildlife and nature photography with original reflections about breath, connection, nervous system healing, and the wisdom found in nature and with wildlife.
Each page is an invitation to pause, soften, breathe, and remember that we are held and supported.
Please join me to celebrate the launch!
Saturday, August 22, 2026
5:00–8:00 p.m.
132 Canal Street, New Smyrna beach
The EXHALE hardcover edition, Audio Experience, and Hardcover + Audio Experience Bundle will all be available.
Can’t join us in person? Signed and personalized copies may also be ordered online and mailed directly to you.
I’ll also be delighted to sign and personalize your copy.
I would love to celebrate this very special moment with you.
Click the QR code to RSVP. If you want to learn more about the book or listen to a sample of the Audio Experience, feel free to visit the website. https://www.myinvisiblehusband.com/new-page-3
Stop to scratch that itch
Good Morning!
The sky offered a unique palette this morning, with soft lavender, peach, bronze, and gold tucked beneath a blanket of cozy clouds. The gulls gathered for bath time, splashing and chatting as they welcomed the day.
Pelican Highway traffic was high in the sky. 2 pelicans flying together, one was preparing to dive for breakfast when an itch demanded his attention. He paused, took care of it, and then carried on.
He said, “Trust the timing. A small delay doesn’t mean you’ve missed your moment. Sometimes tending to what needs your attention is part of preparing for the dive. What is meant for you won’t disappear in the time it takes to pause, regroup…or scratch an itch.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Stopping to scratch an itch
Be bold and brave, its safe to be seen
Good Morning!
The sunrise was calm and unhurried, with soft golden light spreading across the ocean.
Dolphins traveled in both directions, the waves gently rolled over their backs as they moved through the morning. The flock gathered along the shoreline for bath time, splashing and chatting as the day began.
Traffic on Pelican Highway glided smoothly in both directions. One pelican trailed the tip of his wing through the water, enjoying a little morning wing rinse along the way.
After sunrise a male cardinal appeared among the soft greens and weathered branches, bringing a bold splash of color to the quiet morning. He said, He said, “I am a bold and beautiful reminding you to be bold, step forward with courage, it is safe to be seen.”
Wishing you a peaceful and beautiful day, friends!
Wing tip in the water for fun
Dolphins
Be the warm place for people place and opportunity
Good Morning!
First light was exceptional, with only a sliver of the waning moon suspended above the faint orange glow on the horizon. With barely a breeze and a calm ocean, the quiet and serenity felt ethereal.
Just before sunrise, waves began to form, and the sun rose to greet the day looking like a softly striped Easter egg.
The waning moon marks the end of a cycle, creating space for the new moon and a new beginning. A tiny star appeared just to the left of the moon. I believe it is Elnath—Beta Tauri—the star at the tip of one of Taurus the Bull’s horns. Together, they offered us a celestial message, “Release the battles that are finished. Let go and let your inner knowing carry you forward.”
Just as you might prepare your home for a welcomed guest, become the warm and open presence that invites your next chapter to arrive. Be the open door where new people, places, and possibilities can find you.
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
Tiny dot to the left is a star Elnath — Beta Tauri
Trust what you see
Yesterdays sunrise….July 11
The Sahara dust was thick this morning, giving the sunrise a warm bronze glow.Mullet jumped in the shallows while the morning traffic on Pelican highway stopped for breakfast.
They slowed down, putting on their brakes midair to align themselves perfectly with breakfast. They said, “Braking is our way to slow time and help us align with the fish below.”
After sunrise, a young red-shouldered hawk flew in. For the first time, a hawk was willing to let me hang out nearby for almost 20 minutes while s/he enjoyed breakfast.S/he said, “The early bird gets the worm…or the snake, in this case.”
S/he went on to say, “ Trust what you see. Have the courage to move when the opportunity appears.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
Engaged the flaps
Snake for breakfast
Share the waves
Good Morning!
The Sahara dust was thick this morning, making the sun difficult to see when it first arrived on the horizon. The color show was the familiar blend of copper, soft pink, and muted gold, creating a warm, cozy kind of vibe.
Long before sunrise, just as a pod of dolphins was passing by, a ray suddenly popped out of the water. Surprise! The ray reminds us to stay open to the unexpected moments of wonder that can appear in the middle of an ordinary day.
After the sun was up, Two dolphins caught the same wave and surfed side by side. They said, “Ah, the joy of playing together! Shared laughter and connection—whether with your pod mate or someone you meet only briefly—can bring lightness to the moment and brighten the energy of your day.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Share the wave
Trust your imagination
Good Morning!
Before sunrise, the sky was still dark when the glow from the rocket launch appeared like a dream looking like a jellyfish expanding in the sky.
The Sahara Dust was heavy, giving first light an almost black-and-white feeling with just a whisper of pink. As the morning unfolded, the sky slowly softened into bronze, gold, and muted peach.
At some point, rockets traveling into space were only an idea… a vision… a dream someone imagined before it ever became real.
The rocket reminds us that what we dream, we can manifest. Let your imagination go wild, and trust yourself and your visions…... even before they take form.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Adventures await outside your comfort zone
Good Morning!The ocean was calm this morning, making it easy to spot the dolphins moving through the soft waves at sunrise.
The Sahara Dust helped paint the sunrise in rich bronze, red, and gold, coloring the waves as the sun slowly lifted over the ocean.
I’ve often heard the boat tours say the Indian River dolphins stay in the river, while the ocean dolphins stay in the ocean. Every now and then, one of the river dolphins might take a little day trip into the ocean.
This morning, Razor — a dolphin I know from the river — was in the ocean at sunrise, enjoying breakfast in the waves close to shore.
He reminds us that sometimes stepping outside our familiar waters can lead to new adventures, fresh perspective, and unexpected beauty. Razor said, “You never know what magic is waiting just outside your comfort zone.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Sweet Manatee Connection
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Sweet Manatee Connection
A manatee swam toward me, circled around, and then headed back in the direction s/he came from.
I put my hand out — not to touch — but to send healing energy for the many boat scars on their body. Truly an honor when they choose connection.
Stay tuned for more tales!
PS ~Tuesday sunrise is previous post
Easy Does it, Enjoy the moment
A lovely breeze moved through the morning while soft colors filled the sky. Pink rays streamed across the blue before sunrise, gently announcing the day before the sun ever appeared.
The flock seems to be returning earlier this year, and I find myself waiting in anticipation for the “regulars” to arrive.
The sun came up slowly, lingering over the ocean with a bright glow that almost felt like a green flash. It was one of those sunrises that invited everything to pause for just a little longer.
Today, the gulls and a box turtle came together with the same message of slowing it down. The gulls said, “Bath time together helps us be in the moment. We shake off the bugs, the stress, and anything we no longer need to carry.” And the box turtle agreed, reminding us, “Easy does it. Trust your pace, enjoy each step.”
Wishing you a beautiful 7.7. day!
Tails from the Lagoon ~ Island Life.... Pup Style
Tails from the Lagoon ~ Island Life.... Pup Style
Yesterday I got to see so many dogs living their best life, enjoying the sand and surf. The lagoon isn’t just for dolphins, pelicans, and manatees…some of the best 'tails' come with sandy paws and happy hearts.
And yes — I offer dog photoshoots too, for pups who love the beach as much as we do.
Stay tuned for more tales!
PS ~ Monday sunrise is previous post
Follow the current
Good Morning Friends!
Before sunrise, Mother Nature painted the morning in soft blues, peach, and pink, while rays of light streamed from behind the clouds like little love notes from the sky.
One cloud stretched across the horizon looking almost like a bird in flight — ethereal, graceful, and moving between worlds.
And then, before the sun fully arrived, an easy-going dolphin surfaced in the calm water, moving slowly and peacefully through the soft light.
He said, “Let the day come to you. No need to push so hard. Float with what feels gentle, follow the current, and trust that ease can carry you farther than effort sometimes can.”
The sun eventually rose behind the clouds, sending golden light across the ocean and reminding us that even when the light is hidden for a moment, it is still rising.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Relax and trust the waves
Good Morning!
The morning was dark and cozy, with a layer of clouds hanging overhead like a soft blanket. Mother Nature reached into her richest color palette, mixing pink, gold, purple, and orange until the sky looked like brand-new Crayon colors.
When I first reached the beach, not a creature was stirring. Eventually, the gulls flew in, while traffic remained very light on Pelican Highway.
A solo pelican glided by and said, “I’m enjoying a ride down the beach, letting the waves carry me with ease. It’s nice to trust the momentum carry me so I can simply enjoy being.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Heart open, trust the pace
Good Morning, friends. On a morning when many will be celebrating, Mother Nature began the day in her own peaceful way.
Thirty minutes before sunrise, pink rays of light streamed across the deep blue sky, reflecting on the wet sand. The flock was already gathered at the edge of the ocean, ready to start the day.
A couple of laughing gulls rose up at the same time, both in hot pursuit of another bird who had scored a fish for breakfast. They said, “Even when you are chasing your goal, keep your heart open to the best outcome.”
After sunrise, a sea turtle glided along, also looking for breakfast. She said, “Move at your own pace. Trust the current….trust you.”
Thank you for leaving only your footprints today, have a safe and happy day!
move with patience, you are loved
Good Morning!
When I reached the beach, rays of pink light were streaming into the sky, and two turtle nests rested at the entrance to the beach. Thank you, Mommas, for trusting us to keep our lights off and care for your babies.
Momma Turtle said, “Some journeys begin quietly in the dark, guided by instinct, trust, and love. Protect what is precious, move with patience, and know the next generation is already carrying light.”
The sun rose from behind the various shapes on the horizon, finally bringing beautiful golden light and warmth to the morning.
A cardinal stopped to play peek-a-boo from behind the leaves.
He said, “Remember to be bold. Sing out loud with courage. I’m also a messenger from your angel loved ones, reminding you they are close and love you so much.”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
A virtual tip jar:
Momma Turtle was here
Keep your wings open
Peek a boo
Slowing down to nurture yourself
Good Morning Friends!
Every morning, the stillness of first light is filled with a sweet conversation of connection and love from a cardinal couple.
The male stood proudly on the gate, calling into the morning, while his girl answered from the distance. Above them, soft rays of pink light filled the sky as fluffy clouds cozied up beside the full moon.
The sun rose, perfectly teed up on a cloud like a glowing golf ball, bringing orange light and sparkles dancing across the ocean.
The flock of laughing gulls was joined by a solo herring gull, Buddy.
Buddy paused for a quiet moment, soaking in the sunrise, while a laughing gull tucked in for a quick catnap.They said, “The full moon may feel intense, which is why we highly recommend slowing down for a few quiet moments."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Male cardinal singing to his love
Buddy the herring gull taking in the sunrise
Sleepy Gull catching a catnap
Keep rising, you got this!
Rain drops were falling on my head this morning, and with a light shower before sunrise, the air felt fresh, soft, and renewed.
The moon stayed bright in the sky as it lowered toward the horizon, while the sun rose to greet the day. Clouds on the horizon gave us a beautiful streaming light show, and the cloud game invited the imagination to play.
After sunrise, Momma Boop and Baby Puff swam into the lagoon. Baby Puff popped up as if to let us know he is doing well.
Puff, the moon, and the streaming light came together with this reminder. “Healing doesn’t always happen in a straight line.
Sometimes we need the rain to soften us, the moon to nudge us, the light to guide us, and a sweet little dolphin to remind us to keep rising. You got this!”
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Computer issues this week, check out 2 previous posts to catch up. :)
Momma Boop Puffs Mom
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode - A New Baby!
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode - A New Baby!
Look at this cutie pie! Welcome to the world little one!
Stay tuned for more tales!
Sunrise 6.30.26
My apologies for the delayI have been having computer issues….
Rain lingered to the north while the Strawberry Full Moon set as the sun rose to greet the day. The colors were spectacular, blending pinks, oranges, blues, and golds into a dreamy morning.
This moon may be called a micro moon because of its distance from Earth, but it felt no less potent. The man in the moon said, “This moon carries extra sweet energy, supporting you as you harvest what you’ve been sowing. Release the old clutter and step into your next chapter.”
Momma Turtle also came ashore, took her time, and decided this wasn’t the right spot to lay her eggs. She reminds us to trust our intuition, even when it adds more work. Your inner knowing is guiding you every step of the way.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Mom Turtle changed her mind.
