Season’s Markers

Plumeria blooms at this time of year…redolent of the scents and colors of the tropics.

Seashells mark the passage of time and nature ever-present…another year of trips to the beach, and the healing breeze of the sea.

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Musings in August:The Animals of Summer

The world of animals and our four-legged friends often makes us smile, laugh, or feel closer to the natural world that we belong. Here are a few of them at play.

"Don't hate me because I'm beautiful."

Basking in the sun.

Busy day down at Flamingo Road.

"It's a lovely day."

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Summer Must-Do Pleasures

• A time and place to lounge, preferably with an escapist novel.

• The beach, or somewhere with water, to refresh the senses and spirit.

• A day at the park, to appreciate the natural beauty of this country.

• A pot of annual flowers, to enjoy the intense, vibrant colors of summer.

Sunny days bring out the explorer in us. Location: Morro Bay, California.

A place to dream, engrossed in a good read.

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