Receive what arrives
Good Morning! At first light, the color was a sweet lavender, slowly moving through shades of pink before eventually landing on gold as the sun rose and filled the sky with warmth.
The wind was strong again today, bringing us a fall-like sunrise. It’s the time of year when osprey return, flowing above the shoreline like planes circling an airport.
One of the female osprey scored breakfast and landed nearby, taking a moment to enjoy it. She said, “Stand tall, trust that what you need will come. Stay focused, receive what arrives, and enjoy time nourishing yourself.”
Wishing you beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon~ Episode- Pop Goes the Baby
Check out Ocean, a male dolphin saying hello then Poppy the calf born on August 9th practicing the classic pop.
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PS ~. Sunrise from Wednesday is previous post
Harness the energy around you
Good Morning! The wind was whipping this morning, sending the sand flying and allowing the flock to simply hang in place to say hello.
The waves churned as sunlight streamed through the clouds. The energy felt invigorating and energizing — another wonderful morning to embrace your imagination, Mary Poppins-style, and find shapes and figures dancing through the sky.
Pixar and One Legger used the wind to hover effortlessly, reminding us: “Harness the energy of the wind rather than fighting against it.” Or, as they might say on Star Trek… Resistance is futile.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Pixar
See the angel flying from left to right
Tales form the Lagoon- Episode- Redfish for Lunch
Tales form the Lagoon- Episode- Redfish for Lunch
Jagger had a whooper for lunch! It was no easy task but he did it. Sorry Fishy....
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Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Mangrove seed play
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Episode- Mangrove seed play
Just the boys having a little fun in the lagoon.
Wait for the little jump when Ocean and M show up.
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Tales from the Lagoon - Episode - Baby Poppy & Mom Grace.
Tales from the Lagoon - Episode - Baby Poppy & Mom Grace.
Yesterday, lil Poppy who is just over a month old was having so much fun rolling around, popping and snuggling with her mom.
They were joined by 2 other pods! So many dolphins feeding and snuggling. More from them coming soon.
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Momma and Baby Poppy
Momma Grace
Wings and hearts open together
Good Morning! Amazing clouds on the horizon inspiring the imagination to go wild. A hint of cool air, loads of birds and beauty bringing us a lively start to the day.
The chatty flock and pelicans said, "Keep your wings and your heart open. We are a reminder to work together to make the journey a little easier."
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
A little Loving and Huggin’
This morning was a beautiful blue and white overcast sunrise. I thought a little love would be a nice way to kick off the day. Like Michael Franti sings in Once a Day, Everybody oughta hug somebody, at least once a day.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Easy does it. Saunter and follow your nose….
Good Morning! Mother Nature started the morning with dramatic clouds and fiery color tucked along the horizon. As the light began to rise, beautiful rays stretched upward through the clouds, reminding us that even on the darker mornings, the light is still there.
After sunrise, while walking the dock, I saw a manatee saunter by, completely unhurried. She said, “Be gentle with yourself. Slow down. Step into nature and let it help you feel grounded. Oh, and follow your nose, it always knows."
On a day that carries so much for so many, perhaps it helps to feel your feet beneath you. Take a few deep breaths, feel the sun or breeze on your face, and soak up a little nature to soothe your soul.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Happy 1 Month Old, Poppy!
Tales from the Lagoon ~ Happy 1 Month Old, Poppy!
Tom with Salt Life Expeditions, a jet ski rental company, and a man who truly cares about our local wildlife, shared that he saw Momma Grace give birth to Poppy on August 9! Thanks for the date of birth Tom!
How cool is that?!
Today, little Poppy is officially ONE MONTH OLD!
My first photos of Poppy were when
S/he was just 7 days old. What an honor it has been to document her first month of life and watch our newest little calf grow, play and discover her lagoon home.
And then I found something REALLY cool…
While going through older photos, I found a photograph from May 2021 of a mom with a newborn calf — and her dorsal fin looks remarkably like Momma Grace’s fin today!
If it is indeed Grace, that tiny calf from 2021 would be Poppy’s big brother or sister!
Happy one-month birthday, little Poppy! Keep popping!
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Thursday sunrise is previous post
Poppy’s sibling from 2021
Know when to stand out and when to blend in
Good Morning! With a light layer of fog and a gorgeous color show, the sunrise transported us to another world. A high king tide, under the dark skies leading into tonight’s new moon, had the ocean churning with powerful waves.Another fun cloud game day!
The flock was chatty and enjoyed bathtime while Pelican Highway used the waves to glide down the shoreline.
After sunrise, I ran into Hawkeye, the red-shouldered hawk who I hadn't seen in a while.
He was enjoying a quiet morning in a tree, hidden in plain sight.
Hawkeye reminds us there is a strength in knowing when to stand out — and when to simply blend in, observe, and be.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Soak up the light, there is good in the world
Wow! The sunrise was full of energy this morning. With the waning moon and king tide, the ocean was churning up huge waves, calling to the surfers to come play.
The flock flew in large and chatty, soaking up the beautiful sunlight. Clouds along the horizon absorbed the ever-changing pinks and golds, while Pelican Highway floated above the huge waves with ease as they headed southbound.
The pelicans said, “Soak up the light, flow with the waves, and keep looking for the good.”
My late husband used to share positive stories on social media and end them with, “There Will Always Be Good in the World.” Thanks to Laurie Roberts for sending me this T-shirt so I can literally wear his message.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
Almost new moon and Jupiter
The sky was breathtaking this morning with a wall of clouds opening up to the waning moon and Jupiter bright in the sky. The flock arrived all at once in a whoosh using the wind to hang in place.
The upcoming new moon energy can already be felt bringing in the energy of fresh and new beginnings. Jupiter brings the energy of expansion, possibility and abundance — encouraging us to dream a little bigger, trust what is opening, and allow life to grow beyond what we can currently see.
The man in the moon said, “Plant the intention. Trust the beginning. Make room for something bigger.”
EXHALE
Unique Sunrise
Good Morning! This morning the sunrise was a serene silver, dark and stormy kind of sunrise so I thought it would be fun to share one of the most unique sunrises I have seen since 2017.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends!
EXHALE
Sun friends and a message to dig deep for treasures
Ahhhhh, the ocean was calm like a lake, boiling with fish bubbling all around and calling to the birds for a sushi rave.
As the sun was coming up, shapes and figures appeared in the clouds along the horizon, inspiring the cloud game. One glowing figure seemed to move as the clouds shifted. What do you see?
As the fish boiled, the pelicans and gulls received the call and flew in from every direction, diving for breakfast.
After sunrise, an immature ibis walked over to say hello, showing off those soulful blue eyes. She had a little dirt on her beak from her last dig. She said, “We ibis dig for our tasty treats. A gentle reminder that sometimes it’s good to dig a little deeper. You never know what treasures might be waiting beneath the surface.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends.!
EXHALE.
Sunrise with the Fred and the Flock
Good morning! Just a sunrise video this morning to start the day. Fred the laughing gull was chatty…his message at the end.
Wishing you a beautiful day friends.
Linger a little longer
Good Morning!
Mother Nature served up another calming, bluesy sunrise with just a hint of gold mixed among layers of every kind of cloud. A veil of salty fog softened the horizon, adding to the serene morning vibe.
The flock enjoyed bathtime near the glassy, reflective sand while the waning moon quietly watched from above.
After sunrise, a dolphin pair were enjoying one of those I don’t want to get out of bed snuggly kinds of mornings. They remind us to savor the quiet, linger a little longer, and soak up the hugs from your partner, pets, parents and pod mates.
Wishing you a beautiful, snuggly kind of day friends!
EXHALE.
Let the waves come, rise above the chaos
Ahhhhhh, rays of pink light streamed through the soft blue sky 30 minutes before sunrise. Waves rolled toward shore, sending salt spray into the air and adding to the soothing beauty of the morning.
The very chatty flock headed to bathtime with gusto, splashing and flapping the bugs away. Two of the gulls said, “We highly recommend playing in the water. It helps us let go of the bugs and old feathers so we feel lighter.”
Wet sand reflected the storm clouds, giving us an EXHALE kind of sunrise.
After sunrise, I saw a Cooper’s hawk perched on one of the buildings, getting a bird’s-eye view. She said, “When things feel muddy, I recommend taking time to float above the chaos and see the whole picture. The power of this viewpoint can bring clarity.”
Wishing you a beautiful day, friends!
Tiny dancer
Coopers hawk getting the bird’s eye view
Take it easy, see the beauty
A hole opened in one of the huge clouds, and the shape looked like an angel. Once I was back at the computer, the angel seemed to turn into two figures. What do you see?
The sun stayed hidden behind the large cloud, giving us a beautiful silver and blue color show. The flock was very chatty, and we enjoyed bath time while basking in the soft light.
After sunrise, over in the river, a manatee was relaxing. He said, “I am a reminder to take it easy. A nice, steady pace is good for overall health. Not to worry — I can kick it into high gear if my intuition alerts me, and so can you.”
EXHALE.
A hole formed in the cloud
See anyone in the cloud hole?
