This tiny guy, however, was content to just drift a bit,
taking in the sights,
enjoying the beauty of a suddenly balmy day
after a tender taste of real fall weather late last week.
Then a bit bigger boat came into my sight line,
looking sleek and intentional.
Again, he was heading down the coast.
Suddenly, the meandering mellow guy
began to rev up the engine,
and before I knew it,
I had an interesting shot –
the islands in the distance,
the oil derricks in silhouette,
and two ships, passing in the daylight.
And just before it was time to move my office
to a parking spot in front of a favorite restaurant
(yes, lunch with a friend is an appointment, right?),
one final flourish from a small craft heading up the coast.
Perhaps this was the first guy heading home?
Perhaps this was boat number 4 in 40 minutes?
Perhaps it was time for me to put the camera DOWN,
and write a bit?
I did grab a few ideas here and there,
and quite possibly some of those will
show up here or at
A Deeper Story/Deeper Family/Deeper Church.
Who knows?
All I know for sure is this:
today’s office visit(s)
were rich with reminder
that I am – truly –
being saved by beauty as I walk through each day.
O Lord, may I have eyes to see!
Hi Diana, your photos made me feel relaxed and peaceful. The ocean does do that to you right?! I love love your photo through the side mirror. Really cool 🙂
God bless
Tracy
Thanks, Tracy. I always appreciate your stopping by! Yes, the ocean does that to me – for sure. It makes me breathe more slowly and deeply and that leads directly to a feeling of well-being.
So happy you got a good report. Who needs a first office when that is your second office? 🙂
Hooray for a good report!!! And you are certainly blessed! Love, Patricia
Thanks, Patricia. Now I’d like to read about a good report for you, friend. Love to you.
Yes, indeed. And these days, it is my ‘first’ office. When I was working, I had one at church. And I have a small study here, too – but I use that one for spiritual direction. Most of my work is done where it’s been done since I was about 12 years old – on my bed! Thank goodness for laptops.
Okay, I confess – I’m totally jealous. I love the ocean Diana. What a precious blessing to live so close.
Yes, it is a blessing, Linda! But each geographical reason has its own unique beauties, don’t you think??
Snoopy spin cuz you are exceptional!
And love spending a little quiet time in your office.
“Snoopy spin??” Whatever it means, thanks for the compliment. And yes, I do enjoy my office – a lot. Just don’t go there as often as I once did.
Well no wonder you do such terrific writing–with an office view like that! I am desperately in need of second office space in order to step away from the things that tempt and distract me.
Thanks so much for the shout-out and for sending me the link 🙂
Fishing boats. That’s what kind.
Just kidding. 🙂 My husband could probably get more specific. Thanks, Friend! Your office is gorgeous. Just.Like.You.
Thanks, Sheila! I do think 3 of those 4 were likely fishing boats – commercial style. And the little one? Probably pleasure fishing – so yes, I’m betting they are all fishing boats. You are SO smart!
Nancy – according to disqus, you are not here. But Blogger dropped your note into my inbox – so thank you for coming by. And thanks for the info on SOLO – I am enjoying it.
Looking again with some sleep under my belt, I would say the first three are definitely fishing boats. That last one, maybe, or maybe just a pleasure cruiser.
But is there a 5th vessel? Look on the horizon, just to the right of the oil derrick, in the last two shots.
Yup. Just didn’t seem fair to ask about that one – so far away!