Category Archives: Coastal Living

  “Mindfulness is simply being aware of what is happening right now without wishing it were different. Enjoying the pleasant without holding on when it changes. (which it will) Being with the unpleasant without fearing it will always be this way. (which it won’t)~James Baraz   Three things occurred this week that stirred my little gentle soul. in a wonderful way 1. Joe retired. 2. A dear friend turned 86. and… 3. I had an aha moment. I recently enjoyed a scrumptious Italian dinner at a friend’s home in celebration of her 86th birthday. While experiencing the joy of sharing stories and … Read the full blog post →

  💕”True friends are never apart. Maybe in distance…but never in heart.”💕  I have to confess that at times I might be a little too competitive. Only at times… (just a little) teeny tiny bit and… I’ll be the first to admit that where I live just might be a little difficult to get to. (Just a little) teeny tiny bit I mean seriously let’s face it how many people do you know who actually live between a forest 🌳 & 🌊 the ocean? most likely… (just a few) teeny tiny few Which could explain why we might not get that many out of state visitors just dropping in … Read the full blog post →

  ”Feed your joyful, selfless heart. Feed your soul to grow. Feed with books, music, painting or arts. Feed with your special favorite passion you joyfully share near or far apart.” ~ Angelica Hopes  Author of Rhythm of a Heart, Music of a Soul  Well here I am with Toto (aka…Cami) heading into the last four performances (as Cami’s stage mom) in The Wizard of Oz.  (Becausebecausebecauseofthewonderfulfulthingsshedoes)I have been all consumed by this project. Thank goodness for a minor distraction of a little solar eclipse this past week (grin) Moonshadow In an earlier post There’s no place like home I shared that a primary … Read the full blog post →

    Hey there! I thought I’d pop in to share a bit of my eclipse experience here on the Oregon coast. https://youtu.be/Ag4NhsfemvE The Oregon islands are awesome. The huge rock is called Facerock. It looks like it is ready for eclipse viewing. The morning walk was so beautiful… that I lost track of time and needed to run back home and quickly make my Boy Scouts of America eclipse box! Next I dashed out to a local coffee shop where they were handing out free eclipse glasses and coffee. You can never be too prepared  There were quite a few … Read the full blog post →

  ”Home is a place we all must find, child. It’s not just a place where you eat or sleep. Home is knowing. Knowing your mind, knowing your heart, knowing your courage. If we know ourselves, we’re always home, anywhere.” ~Glenda the Good Witch  Hello my wonderful friends how was your week? The other day during a practice with Toto (aka Cami) I thought about a retreat in SoCal I had attended this last January  6 months ago and a question I returned home with. The question being “How am I going to get more grounded and rooted here on the Oregon … Read the full blog post →

“If your going through difficult times today, hold steady. It will change soon. If you are experiencing smooth sailing & easy times now, brace yourself. It will change soon. The only thing you can be certain of is change.” ~James Dobson: Life on the Edge: The Next Generation’s Guide To A Meaningful Life Ahoy mates! How was your week? I hope it was good. Today I’m taking you to the shores of  Coos Bay/North Bend for a Festival of Sail & where I recently enjoyed a day of sailing. come on let’s go! I thought it would be nice to … Read the full blog post →

” Find pleasure in the littlest things you do” Marcia Any fun plans for the weekend? I have a suggestion that will turn all or any of your weekend chores into a delightful experience.   Today I’m heading out to a local Farmer’s Market. wanna join me…. Benefits abound! There is something so inviting about visiting the outdoor markets. It was during my first year of retirement that I became very familiar with the local farmers markets in SoCal. I remember being on a mission to check them all out in the area I lived. There were two weekend markets. One … Read the full blog post →