Emma's Gratitude

Emma hasn't had a nice run on the beach in a long while. I've been busy with patients which has me coming home after dark most nights, so by then Emma has had a short walk with dad. But last night I got home just in time for a walk at sunset. The bonus was that it was low tide so Emma had plenty of space to run and rid the beach of the feathered residents...that's her job! But the sweetest moment was when she paused after her run and faced the sunset in gratitude. I just know she was giving thanks. I taught her well.

Animal Wednesday: Life's A Beach

Fewer things make me happier than animals loving life! Here's my girl Emma at her favorite running place, Asilomar Beach. It's her job (don't ya know) to rid the beach of all pesky seabirds. You go Emmie!!

Just look at the doggy footprints that came before her. Maybe he cleared the birdies!

Happy Animal Wednesday to all you critter lovers out there. What would we do without them?

A New Day

I'm such a sucker for clouds! I always go home for my camera if I'm on a walk with Emma and I see fantastic, dramatic cloud formations. Often times our skies are cloudless, pure blue for miles. As beautiful as that is, I prefer clouds. I love when the skies are clearing after a night of rain and the morning is full of promise. The blue slides in between the greys, kind of like a sky sandwich that nourishes the soul. Yup. Love those cloudy, magical moments.

New Year's Eve, Pacific Grove

As the sun sets on the last day of 2007, I'm grateful for all that has been, and all that will be. Happiest new year blessings to all of my friends and family!

Gull-friends forever

I woke up in a perfect mood today. The sun is shining, my dog is by my side on this beautiful walk, and my gull friends have been waiting for me! Not really, they would have been hanging out anyway, but when I came around the bend they all turned towards me as if to say, "Where have you been? We've been wondering when you'd get here."

I'm off to the studio later. I haven't been there much for the past couple of weeks because I've been so busy. I'm looking forward to it! I'll be working on the ATC's for my holiday giveaway. Some friends will be stopping by to visit, too. Today I'm grateful for waking up jazzed and looking forward to the rest of the day. I hope your day is a beauty!

My Daily Walk

This is a photo of the path at Asilomar Beach where I walk at least twice a day with my dog, Emma. It's a special place for me. I just feel so peaceful the moment I get there, and grateful for such a beautiful place to start and end my day. The path goes for miles along the coast. The smell and sounds of the ocean and wildlife is like a nature tape playing in my head. Whenever anyone from back home visits, (which is hardly ever) I make sure we walk here so they can remember this special place when they go home and I can have the memory of their company.