My nephew Alex remarked to me last week, "I don't understand why people go somewhere hotter than home for vacation." He had done just that--left Connecticut for North Carolina. And I thought, "Because you don't get closer to heaven than North Topsail Beach, baby." I love the heat. I love the intensity of summer here. I love the beach and the relief and the slowing down and the slow waking and all that goes on. I say go passion for passion. God sends you a hot morning, then live it hot. Just go there and be the day you want to remember. And sweat without shame. Because it's all good.
Skywatch Friday
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While I like the relaxed atmosphere of being at the beach I don't like the heat. This picture says it all. HOT.
ReplyDeleteGod sends you a hot morning, then live it hot. > true. it's the perspective and how we rhyme with it that counts.
ReplyDeletelove it Sandy.
ReplyDelete(and I'm gradually catching up...I've missed many of your inspiring posts)
everyone is already jumping ahead and wishing away summer here, not me.
You always say it so well and today is no exception! Passion for passion! To get the very most out of life you do need to invest all of your passion, joy and without shame! Have a fantastic weekend, Sandy!
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I am loving the hot lazy days!! Don't want them to end...not just yet!
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SueAnn
I love what you have written here. I melt in the heat... energy leaves my body. But you are inspiring, just be with what is and live it fully!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stating why so many of us like the beach. Very well said, and I like your picture as well.
ReplyDeleteWhile I am not enjoying our heat wave here, I am grateful it is not raining . We had way too much of that this spring. Hot days are there to remember when it is cold and we are wishing for more warmth. Your photo should be entitled HEAT! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteA very hot picture indeed! I am not a hot weather person, it just drains me. Today is clear and cool, bliss!!! I'm glad you are enjoying your heat though, I think you are in the majority friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs and thinking good thoughts for you, G
That's a stunning shot Sandy. I'll admit that I don't care for the heat but at least with the ocean you can cool off.
ReplyDeleteYou've effectively captured the heat, I'm sweating just looking at this picture!
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Beautiful sky, Sandy. I think I'd like summer a lot more if I were with you at the beach. :) You are in such a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteThat certainly a beaut.
ReplyDeletelove how you take on a hot day. will keep these words of wisdom to mind next time I wake up to a heatwave.
ReplyDeleteThat's one hot shot for sure - stunning.
ReplyDeleteYeah, all good. esp your amazing photo!
ReplyDeleteWarm Aloha from Waikiki :)
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This sky is full of passion, the hot colours of sunny summer days. I do not mind the cool of our short winter. After three month it is time to let the sun again mingle with cool shadows. Sandy have a nice holiday.
ReplyDeletebeautiful image sandy...I always loved the heat and the sun, but my body doesn't function well in it any more...I miss those days.
ReplyDeleteSandy, a WOW shot. Happy weekend, Ev
ReplyDeleteYes ... but but but ... God gave me autumn too ... and the ability to think ... and I mucho prefer autumn!!
ReplyDeleteSweat without shame...I'm going to try my best to never forget that! What a sky! Beautiful...but, it looks HOT!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you totally. You have to roll with what you got. If you got hot then embrace the heat.
ReplyDeleteSummer beauty!
ReplyDeleteSuch words of wisdom to go with a passionate warm shot!
ReplyDeleteSandy, this very nice image well describes the heat. And your optimism is always amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat certainly looks hot.
ReplyDeleteSydney - City and Suburbs
Wow- that picture is awesome- it sure looks like it is hot! And there is nothing like the beach- heat and all.
ReplyDeleteThere is something magical about the beach. The sunsets are so beautiful there.
ReplyDeleteprecious sky watching post.
ReplyDeleteYou are a match for Anne Rivers Siddons when writing about SC.
ReplyDeletefabulous photo! That is some kind of HOT! perfect words!
ReplyDeleteI love all the red, and the wavers! It does look really hot! We're preparing to go somewhere colder than here, lol.
ReplyDeletesweat without shame. I love it...especially as my hot flash 40s fade into 50.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being here.