“Life is a celebration of awakenings, of new beginnings, and wonderful surprises that enlighten the soul.” – Cielo The sun felt warm on my skin. It was mid-morning late in October and I was wearing shorts and a t-shirt while walking my elderly dog, Rennie. Smiling, my heart was full of gratitude for the beautiful day. I peered down the street towards the beach, only three blocks away, and wondered why there were sailboat masts bobbing up and down so close to shore. Earlier, I had read in the newspaper about the humpback whales feeding just outside the harbor. I wondered if the boats were there to see the whales. Excited, my pace quickened as I headed straight to the beach, away from our usual route, dragging Rennie by the leash. Approaching the beach, I saw hundreds of pelicans and seagulls circling in the air, some diving for fish, creating…
KarenNovember 7, 2011