My journal of big words and pretty pictures
Snake and Spider Warning! I truly love where I live. It's a beautiful part of America and I thoroughly enjoy my weekly hikes where I can explore some of the hidden treasures that most people don't see. When people think of Florida, either the House of Mouse or beaches are the first thing people imagine. … Continue reading Excitement abounds
I took a friend and my daughter to one of my favorite hiking spots, St. Andrews State Park, smack in the middle of Panama City. What I didn't do was take into account the amount of rain we have had, and every single trail was flooded. Not a "take a high trail" sort of flooded, … Continue reading Hell or high water
She sells sea shells, Tiny sanctuaries, for tiny denizens White on white, multi-chambered dwellings Stranded at high tide, Flotsam and jetsam left at the door A peek through window Leaves a question unanswered
Tutus twirling 'round Diaphanous skirts billow High above her head
Shiny bits of sea glass, forged by lightning, tumble with shards of ivory shell, pink and orange, teal and azure. Thumb-sized agate, amber and gold stripes worn smooth by wind and rain, are added to the mix together with polished fragments of brown pine cone and bright crimson magnolia berries. A cache of collected memories, … Continue reading Kaleidoscope eyes
I can finally feel a touch of autumn in the air when I'm out on photo hikes. The rains have stopped, the humidity has fallen to breathable levels, and after this holiday weekend... I may get my beaches back. The past two days, I've broken with routine and spent hours sitting in the sand. In … Continue reading Sea turtle watch
Thin spiral notebook 