Carmel By The Sea, Part 2

Here's a few more pictures of the way-too-many I took of the ocean in Carmel.

So beautiful.
Walking barefoot in the sand,
listening to the crash of the ocean,
smelling and tasting the salty air,
watching the seagulls soaring overhead
and the waves come in and out,
feeling my breath,
and I think:
this is the way the earth breathes.
And I feel at home, complete and whole.

Carmel By The Sea, Part 1

Carmel By The Sea (sometimes just referred to as Carmel) is a small town with lots of European inspired architecture. The top three photos are from Secret Garden, the most delightful little garden space designed in an alleyway next to Pilgrim's Way Bookstore. Carmel draws lots of tourism from around the world and it's easy to see why. The nature in Carmel and Monterey to the north and Big Sur to the south is just astounding. Relaxed and located in one of the prettiest places right by the ocean, Carmel is a city steeped in the arts. In the early 20th century, many artists, literary writers, poets, photographers and actors came to Carmel to help establish the Artists Colony (video). The ocean here makes my heart go pitter-patter and I think the beach in Carmel is one of the best.

Planted Like A Tree

Hand cut paper and acrylic on canvas.  8X8. 

Stay planted like a tree. 

Let the winds blow through you. 

If you must bend, then bend. 

Feel the breeze through your leaves. 

Stand. Still. 

Stand. Strong.

Stand. Proud.

Stay planted like a tree.

Big Sur and the Henry Miller Memorial Library

Gorgeous Big Sur, I will come and visit you for any excuse I can find. You are lovely in every way and my heart is a willing captive to your infinite charms.

Yesterday, we had a wonderful opportunity to drive Daysha down to the Henry Miller Memorial Library for the Rookie Roadtrip Meetup. Oh, twist my arm, I said to her when she asked. I love the Henry Miller Library. While she hung out, we browsed the books and the art, sat outside on the deck and sipped tea. It was so relaxing and inspiring. If you have never been, it's really a must do/see. In addition to the library/bookstore, they host films and music and bring in lots of great talent and a cool crowd.

photo from www.henrymiller.org

I absolutely love this poster! Bela Lugoi as Dracula was my favorite character when I was growing up. I loved to watch all of the monster movies. And of course, who can compare to Phillip Glass? This poster is from a few months ago...I would have loved to have seen this.

Amen.

Wildlife at the Park

There's a beautiful park near me that has an abundance of wildlife, especially birds and waterfowl. Although sometimes challenging and requiring lots of patience, there are plenty of opportunities to get some nice shots.  (And oh how I yearn for a nice DSLR camera...)

Nature Walk

Beauty and Truth

When we hold beauty and truth together, truth will always have a sense of compassion and gentleness. Only in the light of beauty can we come to see what is really present.

John O'Donohue

A Touch Of Nature

"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin."
William Shakespeare

Signs of Spring

"Beauty is not caused. It is."

~Emily Dickinson

There are signs of the coming spring all around now. Pink and white blossoms have begun to pop out and the daffodils are beginning to bloom. Spring is lovely with it's burst of new life after a cold, sleepy winter. The flowers and blossoms ready and willing to show their IS-ness. No fuss, no angst, no strife...just Being. Beautiful.