June 15, 2026
Morning and Afternoon Reflections
When Joy Takes Flight…
This morning began beneath soft gray skies and a patch of blue stretching over the beach. The ocean was calm, the palms stood quietly against the clouds, and the pier felt like an old friend waiting to say good morning.
Then the birds arrived.
Domino came when I called her name, flying straight toward me with the same trust and excitement that melts my heart every time. Honey Girl surprised me from behind, landing on my shoulder as if she had been waiting all morning for her turn. Captain was there too, standing proudly in his usual spot, watching over the pier like he owned it.
Later in the afternoon, I came back and the magic happened all over again. Birds flew toward me from every direction. It is impossible to describe that feeling completely. For a few moments, the world becomes very simple: wings, trust, connection, and gratitude.
The little note I carried today said:
“The more grateful you are, the more beauty you see.”
And today, I saw beauty everywhere.
Grateful. 🕊️💙🌊
Capturing beauty, sharing light.
—April
