it's already wednesday...!



last night's events.

love me some surf art.

especially on a cloudy day.

photos via flickr

surfing

I often think about this when a person is not treating others as they should.
you really never know what someone is dealing with on any given day.
so
be
kind.
it's not that hard to do.



photos via flickr

brunette bombshell



simply stunning.

Elizabeth, you sassy dame, you will be missed.

monday...and tuesday


love this illustration.

come sail away.
with me.

I'd rather be surfing.
all day.
every day.


photos via flickr
parrot man
surfer girl

amen.

this photo looks like Oregon.
not sure if it is,
but I'm pretending.
a girl
can
dream.

despite my best efforts, I can't stop listening to this song.

hello
weekend.


 

color me Irish!



Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!! 

that's the spirit.

 

clover love.

Guinness.

yes please. 

 photos via flickr

pensacola adventure



packed and ready.

beach. beach. beach.

Sheldon (my car) got sick 90 miles outside of Pensacola.

our 4 hour trip became an 8 hour trip.

we spent the remainding 90 miles in a tow truck.

we dropped Sheldon at the car doc.

grabbed some food and beer.

and woke up to the sun streaming in the windows.

my bff kw picked up his new ride.

we motored around town.

spent some time on the beach.

chatted with Nan - kw's grandma and delightful lady.

ate delicious seafood.

and headed home.

quite the adventure.

most importantly, Sheldon just needed a new power steering belt and he was ready for the trip back on Sunday.

fort

fort me. 

fort escape. 

fort happiness. 

fort.

of.

strength.

light.

hope.
love.

peace.

and quiet.

Monday sounds like a good fort day.
I think I'll build one. 

photos via flickr

beach bound



sunshine.

salty air.

sand between my toes.

ocean waves.

the beach.

it's my element.

even if it is Florida :) 

photos via flickr

the full MONTE

I had the privilege of interviewing Monte Durham from Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta today for SVM.

Let me tell you, this man is a delight.

Quick wit mixed with southern charm.

Sassy to the max.

Grateful and genuine.

A true delight, indeed.

photos via flickr

georgia rain

is nothing like Oregon rain...

I miss that constant drizzle.
The swoop test that you administer, often unknowingly, each time you step out into the day.

Another gray snow globe of a day.
I miss it.

Sometimes.

photos via flickr

yarrr

you're the captain of your soul. so, go ahead, be a pirate. 

photo via flickr

Monday needs a little inspiration...

   Disney will always be magical.

    :)

    Life, an endless exploration.

    Sweating Parker Fitzgerald's photography right now.

So, welcome Monday, I am ready for the next great adventure.

photos via flickr
parker fitzgerald

covert op

Bob Delaney, current NBA referee and former undercover police officer, is a good family friend and great American. I have the privilege of attending an event this evening in Columbus where Bob will be sharing his story and I couldn't be more excited!

I read his book, Covert, a few moths ago after he sent a copy to my dad and loved it. I seriously could not put it down. It's an incredible inside account of the dual life Bob led in his work as an undercover officer in the mob and the eventual reclaiming of his life to become an extremely successful NBA referee (not a job many would chose after putting serious criminals behind bars).

Great/inspirational read and an even better person.

photo via google images

hey you...

photos via flickr
parker fitzgerald