Savannah 2026!

There's so much going on these days. And yet, sometimes we need a little something else. Something fun. A little odd. Perhaps just something in Pink!  Turning one's attention away for the world for a moment, doesn't mean you have turned away. Sometimes we just need to look out another window for awhile before we can find a the way through, a solution, or just how to cope. I share my bit of whimsy in this way.

Savannah is so rich in architecture of all kinds. Always an inspiration to me. Always finding still something I haven't seen before or even if I have, I see it another way. Savannah just speaks to me.

In my inner world, Ocotopi can show up at any time or place.

Octos on Gaston Street collage

Savannah, GA

PINK!  Mia loves pink.  She's a DearHeart in my life. Pink has always been her favorite color, one that makes her happy.  She lived here for a time and I am especially happy when I can send her Pink from Savannah.  Her brother, Alexander, loves pink too. A family trait???

Pink In Savannah collage

Savannah, GA

Walking about every day. More to come.

Till next time.

Sunday Afternoons and Lounging With Dolphins

It's been a lovely time here in Hilton Head, although I did not expect to wear my winter clothes so often. But as I've said, even when it's a bit too cold to be out all day, the lovely ocean view is always available from the living room.  Thank you 'Big Window'. 

Everyone should get to enjoy a Sunday afternoon at the beach, especially with a squid and swimming pool.

Sunday Afternoon At the Beach collage

Hilton Head Island

We've seen a lot of dolphins from our window and deck. There is a large, all-year-round population of Bottlenose Dolphins in Hilton Head. Mostly we've seen them just pop up out of the sea, not as dramatic as our friends pictured here. 

Dolphin Lounge

Hilton Head Island

Thanks for letting me share with you.

Till next time.

Ice Cream and Sea Grass, Spheres and Balls

It's been cool here and eating ice cream has not been on my list, but I was inspired by the colorful ice cream shop signs.  And as I began to write this post, I noticed that spheres and balls are inhabiting my collages.  I do like the addition of a random sphere, ball or dot.

Ice Cream In The Sea collage

Hilton Head Island

Windows in improbable places are as much fun as balls and spheres. Red shoes are always welcome in my collages.

By The Sea In The Grass collage

Hilton Head Island

A bit more time and then off to the urban delights of Savannah.

Till next time.

Diners!!!

We came across a great little breakfast and lunch spot tucked away in a small shopping area and with one of my most favorite things, classic 'diner' decor.  The Southern Coney and Breakfast has two great specialties -  'Best Ever Pancakes' and Coney Hot Dogs.  Now being from the East Coast, I assumed that referred to Coney Island, NY, but learned there is a famous hot dog maker in Michigan known for its 'Coney' hot dogs.

The pancakes were indeed 'Best Ever' and I've seen many a box of pancake mix leave with diners after breakfast.  Haven't tried to Coney's yet.

Best Ever Pancakes collage

Hilton Head, SC

Well, diners led to conversations on 'diners we have known' and I remembered with affection the Horn and Hardart Auto-Mat in downtown Philadelphia. I remember if mostly for a quick stop for an after work slice of pie.

Pie At the Automat

Hilton Head, SC

It's been cooler here, offering plenty of  'inside' afternoons for collage with the view of the sea through 'Big Window', as I now refer to it.

Till next time.

By the Sea

 Fortunate I am to be spending unstructured days by the sea.  Our lovely rental offers a daily panorama of the ocean. We're in a walkable part of town, so daily meanderings, then back to the sea view with time being off-the grid.

The window is such a feature of our time here. You can be with the sea through chilly, rainy, foggy days. It's presence is ever strong.  It sets me in a mysterious mood, mermaids and madams of the sea.

Sea View collage

Hilton Head Island, SC

Octopi are another totem of mine. Here meeting with my ubiquitous teacups, sea shells and pearls.

Octo Moon collage

Hilton Head Island, SC

Till another time.