The windsurfer was pleased with this shot. Perfect timing as he was coming out the water quite near to me. It’s not often that I get to share my sea shots with my ‘subjects’ as they’re usually well out and truly out on the water, doing what they love.

windsurfer surfing the waves against a backdrop of evening sunset rays beaming down on the horizon

Had to take an emergency trip to Scotland and now I’m looking after this lil pupper. She’s a strong will, this one.

Yorkshire terrior looking at camera

As a child at the seaside I’d spend ages touching the frothy waves as they broke on the shore. I’d watch them sizzle and fizz. I’d put my face in the foam and generally loll about in the shallow waves watching bubbles. I still love plunging the water now and feeling bubbles tickle my face. Some things never change. My fascination with bubbles is one of them.

I explored more of the Lancashire and Cumbrian coast recently. This is Arnside with an eager, low flying Tern desiring my ice-cream.

low flying Tern with stone buildings in the backgroundLandscape of a swirling, blue and grey cloudy sky taken over an estuary with a train bridge in the distancetwo terns taken from below looking up as they hover in the wind

Tried a harp out yesterday. It felt very large after my little harp. 40 strings vs 25. I needed binoculars to see the bass notes. 😁

Holly playing a large harp in a music shop

Herb garden is coming along nicely. Amazing what can grow in such a shallow bed. And that coriander is a beast.

Small herb garden in a raised bed with a variety of growing herbs.

It was a special day on Saturday, when Our Lady was crowned. My dear friend has this amazing Mary statue in her garden and it was a beautiful moment to witness her crowning. Along with some lovely, sweet friends, we prayed, we sang, we cried, we laughed, and we ate lots of cake and trifle! A wonderful, holy time of sacred sharing and honouring. The sun parted the grey skies and all was well and full of joyful reflection. Even got to hang out with my favourite doggo Frankie.

Our Lady, Virgin Mary statue with a crown of flowers.Holly sitting on the grass with Frankie the grey, floofy dog lying at her feet.