Travels and Reflections...

8/19/2023

Hello blog friends,

I've missed reading your posts this past week, because I've been away. I'll try to catch up - that's a promise. In the meanwhile here's a peek at where I've been - Carlsbad Beach in Southern California. I've been visiting with family and friends, and also sightseeing a bit.

You might remember a poem I wrote a while back. This beach inspired the tanka. I'm sharing it with you again, because it's a reminder of life's mercy.

blue skies calm the soul
pounding waves silence worries
warm sand lures sleep
day or night, sun or moonshine
the beach pulses with magic

I hope you've had a wonderful week. Hubby and I returned early from our travels because of Hilary. We went through an intense electrical storm in Arizona, but after an hour of driving in blinding rain, we emerged into sunlight. May you be as fortunate. 🌞

Gwen

20 Comments

Daniel A Antion link

8/20/2023 04:53:15

That's lovely and so true, Gwen. I'm glad you had a good vacation. It always helps to get away.

Gwen M. Plano

8/20/2023 05:41:04

Thanks so much, Dan. Being with loved ones is always a gift, as you know so well. 😊

Vera Day link

8/20/2023 05:19:46

I'm glad you had a wonderful trip and got to see family and friends, but I'm sorry you had to cut it short. Whew, driving in blinding rain, that's no fun. Glad you made it back safely!

Gwen M. Plano

8/20/2023 05:42:16

Thank you, Vera. It was wonderful being with family and friends, but it's a relief to be home. 😊

JILL A WEATHERHOLT link

8/20/2023 05:54:08

Such a beautiful tanka, Gwen. I feel the same about the ocean. I'm happy you had a nice trip and are now safe at home. xo

Gwen M. Plano

8/20/2023 13:11:14

Thank you so much, Jill. I'm happy to be home, and ever so happy to have spent time with family. 😊

Marcia Meara link

8/20/2023 06:44:02

Good to see you back again, Gwen, though I hate that you had to head home early. Hurricanes are scary enough down here where we're used to them, and actually have an official Hurricane Season. We know the drill pretty well. My prayers are with the folks who are in the path of this one.

Hope you thoroughly enjoyed the time you had with family and friends, and that they will be spared the brunt of this storm.
🤗❤️🤗

Gwen M. Plano

8/20/2023 13:12:32

You're probably an expert on hurricanes, Marcia, given your years in Florida. They are scary, but we left early and only had a tiny taste of its power. 🤗

Mae Clair link

8/20/2023 08:25:36

So glad you arrived home safely, Gwen. Between the electrical storm and driving through all that rain from Hillary, it sounds like a hair-raising experience.
I'm so glad you had time with family and friends, and relaxing moments on the beach. It looks lovely--a perfect match for your poem!

Gwen M. Plano

8/20/2023 13:14:17

Thank you, Mae. I'm happy to be home now. My son is boarding a plane as I write to NYC. Fingers crossed that it takes off as planned. 😊

Yvette M Calleiro link

8/20/2023 10:05:55

Beautiful pictures! I'm so happy you are enjoying the beach and family time.

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

Gwen M. Plano

8/20/2023 13:14:44

Thank you, Yvi. ❤️

Jan Sikes

8/20/2023 10:54:44

So glad you made it home safe. I love the photo of you with your feet in the water. The ocean is so soothing! Love the tanka!

Gwen M. Plano

8/20/2023 13:15:25

Thank you, Jan. I enjoyed walking the beach every day while I was there. 😊

Elizabeth Gauffreau link

8/20/2023 12:00:53

The photo of you in the water says it all!

By the way, I'm going to feature my review of Redemption on my site this-coming Wednesday. I have a writing process question I'd like to ask you to accompany the review, if you wouldn't mind emailing me at elizabeth,gauffreau@comcast.net.

Gwen M. Plano

8/20/2023 13:16:20

Thank you, Liz. I'll send you a note right now. 😊

Tim Dittmer link

8/20/2023 15:06:56

Beautiful, Gwen! I'm glad you made it through the storm okay.

Gwen M. Plano

8/20/2023 16:20:53

Thank you, Tim. I love the greater San Diego area, and since hubby is a Navy vet, he always enjoys checking out Coronado and other spots. 😊

Joan Hall link

8/21/2023 05:33:14

I'm so glad you arrived home safely, Gwen. Beautiful Tanka.

Gwen M. Plano

8/21/2023 09:16:15

Thank you, Joan. My sibs sent me updates yesterday, and I'm ever so glad we left early.

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