tempestuous sea frantically flapping wings playful dogs running, chasing … … catch us if you can …
All posts tagged: Oregon Coast

Meditation in Moments … Low Tide Special
Right side up … … upside down … … one greedy gull going to town. Early February we had a delightful break with the rain. It gave us a chance to visit the beach for a couple of days and recharge our batteries. It was […]

Tidepooling at Haystack Rock
A minus tide last month had us back at the Oregon Coast. The weather again was just about perfect and the low water levels left much of the usually submerged rocks and sand accessible. We left Portland by 8 a.m. to arrive in Cannon Beach […]

Sunday Zen … Our Newfound Freedom
… Space … … Sand … Sun … Surf … … to my left … … to my right … … high-up in the sky … a kite … … some people quietly delight … … in all of nature’s might … … crashing waves […]

Exploring the Oregon Coast … Siletz Bay Part 3
A large group of harbor seals hanging out … … along with this Great Blue Heron, who was keeping an eye on everything! Here the heron reminds me a bit of the Road Runner from the old cartoons. Coming in for a landing! After watching […]

Exploring the Oregon Coast … Siletz Bay Part 2
This was new to me! The fishing for crabs this way! This little guy was the lucky one to escape the dinner plate! He, or she, measured half an inch too small to be taken. The crab scampered sideways towards the water’s edge and then […]

Exploring the Oregon Coast … Siletz Bay Part 1
Spending a couple of days at the coast always recharges my batteries! The rhythmic sound of the waves crashing onto the shore is calming. And calm is what I’ve been needing lately. It seems like there is never break from all the bad stuff happening […]

Happy Friday from my very favorite Beach!
Last week we spent a couple of days at our favorite beach in Lincoln City. After a deluge of rain, the weather forecast predicted two days of sunshine and warm (for early November) temperatures. We promptly booked a room at our usual hotel and packed […]

Zunday Zen … A great Escape
Escaping the rut … A day of fun in the sun makes a happy heart … We spent a couple of days last week at our favorite beach to relax and unwind from all the daily stresses in life. The sun was shining, the winds […]

Zunday Zen … Best Friends Forever
Best Friends Forever Scouring the beach wing in wing. Picnic anyone?

Zunday Zen … and the Art of Procrastination
To-do list? Who cares! Lazy summer afternoon Procrastination!

Zunday Zen … Equilibrium
Rhythmic waves relax the body – empty the mind. Equilibrium.

Zunday Zen … Surfing the Wind
Gliding high above churning waves, eyeing the surf. Ready – set – dive – eat!

Zunday Zen … Washed Ashore
Weathered mysteries Washed ashore by pounding surf. Where did they come from?

Zunday Zen … Tidepools
Waves rolling in Gulls circling overhead Tidepools exposed A giant ochre sea