PEACE IN THE MIDST OF TURMOIL; Ocean Park-WA

I'm just going to post some of today's highlights … I'm actively following what headlines are printing following President Trump's strike on iran, the other day.

Fox News - 'Keane: We are 'on the cusp' of ending Iran's 'malign and aggressive behavior' in region': 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv7hzq095uA)

'THE GAME IS UP': Rubio says Iran's days of 'playing the world' are over: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APD5gNeIJjY

Iran fires back after Trump strikes nuclear facilities: US 'blew up' diplomacy: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy7O0ulpkWM

9 News Australia - 'U.S. braces for Iran's response; Australia supports U.S. strikes': 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0KpTx5QAHM

Even so, I am not allowing the world's chaos to dominate my small corner of the world 🙏 - my exclusive and ultimate concern, is for my personal Life.

That trumps Trump's actions: no pun intended.

So, I will let the following pictures tell today's story 😉

A beach drive; Ocean Park Beach Access-WA

Swarmed by the seagulls we startled …

Huge Great White Shark Kite; last year, this fella flew a gigantic Orca.

Smooth rolling Pacific Ocean waves; Ocean Park Beach Access-WA

Dolphin kite.

Low-lying ocean-mist cloud hugging the beach down by the Cranberry Road Beach Access-WA

I was wondering if this bulk on the sand was a beached whale; but upon closer inspection, we saw that it was a fire damaged palm tree top connected to a pole & cement bracing; Holland thinks it may have washed up on this beach, from CA or Hawaii.

Pretty little lavender & magenta hued wild sweetpea blossoms … purple sweetpeas signify success: Holland & I believe that regardless of what we are struggling through - {WE} will succeed 🩹💕👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨🕊️💯

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My heart was gladdened to read that my Graysriver friend, who has recently been hospitalized & laid low … is doing much netter: better enough to drive to Church Service this morning 😊

I am dedicated to getting back into the clothes hanging in my closet that haven't seen the light of Day since we started Road Gypsying - I am sticking to daily indoor exercises and light meals.

US~2025: 95% of the time, we are unified.

Evanescence - 'Bring Me To Life' Lyrics: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltoaQo2ynSo)

BEACH STAY ~WA Coast

September 5th: We pulled stakes before the sun dawned, and parked very early along Lake Sacajawea so Holland could keep his A.M. Dr. appointment before we head out of town.

The Plan following the appointment was to visit family and friends, too … but time wouldn't allow for that: Holland also wants to get the oil changed in the 4x, which means we will be heading to Astoria-OR where it can get done before the snow flies.

Holland got the X-rays I requested (results won't be in for a few days), and I texted everyone to let them know we couldn't have our coffee chats until March 2024, when we come back this way … and off we drove to the coast.

When we passed through Chinook-WA, I mentioned that we should watch 'The Guardian' movie after Supper, since we were in the general vicinity of the filming: and Holland added a little personal info to the thought ;-)

Holland's family was among the most prominent contracting companies in the PNW because of the specialty work they do; so he has worked on major job sites through the years - locally, and 'cross Country.

Holland has worked on some pretty interesting sites; 'The Guardian' Movie info.

House remodel for robert de niro stay during local movie filming.

The least de niro could have done was invite those who prepped for him to MEET him. JERK!

Once we had parked Betsy and set Liberty up on a friend's beach lot, our furry boys got reacquainted … and we enjoyed a nice cool drink ;-)

Beach relaxation before heading to Arizona …

A happy reunion; Bleu & Mac (alias 'Sonny') ;-)

David graciously gave us a ground cloth - to keep.

Margarita's coming up …