Wordless Wednesday ~ November 6, 2013

Seaside Saturday ~ November 2, 2013

Seaside Saturday is back! No matter what the calendar or the weatherman say, it's always a good day for a walk on the beach...

A little fog only adds to the ambiance. This is Ferry Beach in Saco, Maine. (Click on each image for a better look.)

I took this picture of colorful rowboats several years ago when I was on the way to a party on an island in Casco Bay.

Another foggy day scene, this one at Five Islands in Georgetown, Maine.

More brightly colored boats. This, too, was taken in Five Islands, but on a much sunnier day.

My favorite place in the world, any time, any season: Reid State Park.

We finish up our walk on the beach, leaving footprints but taking our memories with us.

Back to blogging: the journey continues

It has been many months since I posted here, and the reason is simple: I was busy saving my own life. After being diagnosed with cancer in February, I underwent major surgery, minor surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. I'm happy to say that I am now cancer-free and eagerly getting back to living my life!

One of the things I missed out on this summer was spending time at the beach. Luckily, we've had a fairly warm fall, so I've been able to get out and walk the beach. There is NOTHING more relaxing for me than being by the ocean.

I've got a lot of big, BIG dreams I'll be pursuing from here on out. To help me stay focused and pumped up, I've made a new vision board and am reading several inspiring books.

It's fun to contemplate my bright future! I don't know how often I'll be blogging, but check back here occasionally to see what I've got going on.

[All photos here were taken by me at Hills Beach in Biddeford, Maine]

Seaside Saturday

Last Saturday night, after returning from the Maine Coast, I posed one picture. That was sort of a tease, wasn't it? Well, today I'm posting a whole series of images from my afternoon last Saturday at my favorite coastal park. Please click on the images to enlarge them.

Sailboats on the sea.

Sailboats in the distance, tidal pool in foreground.

A gull gets the best view.

Huge ferns thanks to our rainy spring, I think.

Swimmers in the lagoon at twilight.

Why I love this park: Rocks, ocean, pines.

Also beaches (not shown in above photo).

The reason we are The Pine Tree State.

Last swim of the day.

I love this little scene with the worn wooden fence

and the path to the beach.

Another view of the fence and beach grasses.

The glorious water!



Setting sun reflected in the lapping waves.



Strollers on Mile Beach.

The water is so very clear and lovely.

What I call beach debris. I love all of the textures!

Close-up of driftwood log.

More interesting textures.

Another shot of texture: feather on top of seaweed.

This one's all about the sky!



As I was leaving the park, I was treated to one last surprise: 2 deer crossing the road!

It happened so fast, I shot right through the car windshield.



There he goes, following his friend.



The last shot of the day, taken at a little marshy area with pond

just down the road from the park.

I hope you've enjoyed these photos of the Coast of Maine. Better yet, I hope you get to experience them yourself  -- if not today, someday soon!



Seaside Saturday: I must go down to the seas again...

Created in Polyvore: I must go down to the seas again... by beths822 on polyvore.com

Martha Streck by Asa Tallgard (Elle Russia)
Patterns
gulls
Hiking on the Southern Mendocino Coast, Bowling Ball Beach, Schooner...

Seaside Saturday: After the Storm ~ September 3rd

Tuesday I headed up the Coast to see how my favorite oceanside park fared in Hurricane Irene and hoping to see some bigger-than-usual waves. Everything was in good shape at the park. There was a lot of debris on the beach, and a few trees had come down, but it was an absolutely beautiful day and a great time to be at the Maine Coast. Here's a little pictorial tour for Seaside Saturday... please click on each image for a better view.

The waves were really crashing -- I just love that sound. I really want to tape it sometime. It would be the best sound to meditate or fall asleep to.

[25 seconds of crashing waves]

Everywhere I looked, I saw brilliant shades of blue.

This bright spot caught my eye so I went to investigate. It turned out to be a float that had washed up during the storm.

I was surprised to see such a big pile of debris near the stairs to Mile Beach. I wonder if the parks personnel raked the beach and left it there, or if it collected naturally. I think they must have raked the beach.

One thing I really enjoy about walking the beach is noticing all of the patterns that Mother Nature creates.



This colorful seaweed was begging to be photographed.

I noticed a multitude of footprints in the sand, including this tiny child's print.

People got very creative, building several little structures out of driftwood.

I love this huge piece of driftwood -- it's like an organic sculpture.

Hopefully, Tuesday wasn't the last time this year that I'll be walking through the waves.

I doubt it! In fact, I will likely be able to dabble my toes in the ocean a few more times this season.

I hope you get to walk on your favorite beach this Seaside Saturday!