Ocean Beach, San Diego. Seven p.m.. It's been a long travel day. A day of firsts.
There are the days that you will never forget for as long as you live. Perhaps only a handful.
Some, unforgettable because they are marred by tragedy. And others, because of remarkable beauty.
Perhaps one was the first time you ever visited the limitless sea . . .
And meditated on infinity.
Or the day you introduced its joys to your own children. For we dwellers of the high and dry desert, such a moment is as to be caught up in the very swell of a lovely fairy story if you're of the right age.
And then one sweet day may come, perhaps late some summer evening. You watch on as your offspring introduces the vastness of that universe to their own . . .
Wishing you beautiful new summer memories.
Jacqueline
Ocean Beach in San Diego is where I met my husband at a Fourth of July party. It is the beach we revisited countless times and the beach I go to when I am working in San Diego. It holds countless wonderful memories for me.
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Claudia
Looks wonderful. I love a cool day at the seaside. My favorite kind.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a wonderful time... what beautiful photos to keep the memories alive! Enjoy...
ReplyDeleteJacqueline,
ReplyDeleteLovely memories captured with your beautiful photography! I, too, have wonderful memories from Padre Island of introducing the ocean to our first born son with my husband and my beloved brother. We captured them on 8mm movies and had them converted to dvd. These memories are priceless!!!
Fondly,
Pat
Your photos are breathtaking, capturing God's amazing creation! The ocean never ceases to intrigue me.
ReplyDeleteMary Alice
Your photos and narrative inspire me to take a walk on our beach ~ and maybe take my camera along.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness so very beautiful Jacqueline ~ I have tears in my eyes ~
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images! We just spent a long weekend with our girls and their young families and it's a joy to watch them introducing their children to the wonders of nature!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful vacation!
Jacqueline, You were in my neck of the woods... Your photos capture the essence of the beauty of nature. Spectacular ... Lovely memories for you. Have a beautiful day.
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Mary
What lovely words and photos.
ReplyDeletejust perfect <3
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteHow refreshing and invigorating. I need some sea this weekend. Lovely pictures.
ReplyDeletePaul
Gorgeous photos of the beach, ocean and wonderfully endless skies! Enjoy making new memories with your family. Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteBeauty capture of infinity! Love the way you have your way with words.
ReplyDeleteOOOOhhhh, those are so beautiful, early sun streaming. Feet in the sand. I love San Diego.
ReplyDeleteIt's just heavenly. You so captured the essence of the beach with your words and photos...
ReplyDeleteCindy
Hi Beach Baby...
ReplyDeleteWell this is nothing shy of breathtaking... I am so glad you are having th time of your life! How did you find the beach so empty? Well, I am going to admit, I am a little jealous, dig your toes into the sand for me!!
hugs,
Bella
How lovely. I loved the comment....about days....
ReplyDeletesome being memorable because they were marred by tragedy...and others because of exquisit joy.
I have had both those kinds of days in my life.
The JOY ones are better.
I love the ocean. It is always quite breathtaking.
The photos have captured such beauty. As I'm sure the memories have captured your heart!
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Very special indeed...
ReplyDeleteAre we not very lucky???
Cheers!
Linda :o)
Poetry, Jacqueline, both the images and the message.
ReplyDeleteSo lovely, Jacqueline!
ReplyDeleteWhat exeptionally beautiful photos Jaqueline.
ReplyDeleteI agree.. we all have moments that we will always remember. Times to look back and talk about.
I too was at the beachside last week with my grandaughter and grand niece.. it was such a wonderful 2 days.. I couldnt take my camera, that was a shame.
enjoy your time in San Diego.
val
My dear Jacqueline, you've just inspired me with this post - a beautiful, sublime meditation on the sea and nature. Exquisite words, evocative and delicate pictures (I love the picture of the sea and the heron bird).
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such a special moment ~ you captured it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely pictures, Jacqueline. And what a lovely experience for you!
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