Monday, September 17, 2012

This is what Mermaid Sophie looks like

when we go to the beach on a holiday Monday.


That's the tip of her scarf, blowing in the breeze as she books on down to the water.


The Brothers went to school today, much to their distress, but Sophie had off.


She had been inside all weekend, fighting a cold virus. It was brutally hot, too. Today was glorious in Santa Monica.









 Not a day goes by that I'm not grateful to live out here. Truly.


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19 comments:

  1. Lisa LilienthalSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:16 PM

    Great photos! Thank goodness the heat has broken, what a relief!

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  2. HeatherSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    So lucky. Truly helps the mind and body to step outside, nearly everyday, and soak in the warmth of the sun.

    So hoping that this heatwave is done for good.

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  3. karioSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Oh, that beach!

    Lucky girls, to have a day when the boys are at work and school. Glad you enjoyed yourselves.

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  4. GbergerSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Before I saw your words at the end, I was going to ask, Can you believe that you get to LIVE in that place? With the sunshine, sand, beaches, flowers, mountains and the blue Pacific Ocean & sky? It is mind-bogglingly (I decree, that is a word), staggeringly beautiful. Such a wealth of beauty. I'm thankful that you got to go to the beach with your lovely mermaid, just you two.

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  5. Steve ReedSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    I love that first photo -- mysterious and full of movement. And that beach!

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  6. Denise Emanuel ClemenSeptember 17, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    Oh, lovely! A mermaid requires water!

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  7. From the KitchenSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:31 AM

    Sophie really is a mermaid. A beautiful one being drawn to the sea.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  8. Ms. MoonSeptember 18, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    I have a similar picture to that first one but it is of Owen, dashing away from my camera, the red boots he is wearing a blur.
    Did you know that I have been to that beach? I have, Elizabeth! A long time ago. I put it in the novel I wrote.
    I'm so glad that you take the time to take your mermaid to the beach. I know it can't be easy but you do it and then you share and we all get to benefit. So thank you.

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  9. fullsoulahead.comSeptember 18, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    Beautiful.

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  10. susan t. landrySeptember 18, 2012 at 5:42 AM

    sophie: the triangle of color shimmering in your peripheral vision, probably always, i'd say. lovely, elizabeth.

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  11. 37paddingtonSeptember 18, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Mermaid Sophie has a beautiful spirit. I love these photos of her.

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  12. hippyhatSeptember 18, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Mrs Moon is correct when she says you share and we all get to benefit. So I thank you and say I'm glad I called in today to catch up on all your happenings:) And hey, I've seen that beach but didn't get to walk on it. Next time!

    Love, pamela (england, cold, the end of the end of summer) xxx

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  13. The Diamond in the WindowSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Oh! That is my old beach, I love it there, everyone all over the place being themselves. Glad you two were there to enjoy it.

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  14. Bea, OTSeptember 18, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    You make me miss CA! Sophie looks gorgeous! A real mermaid...with mystical eyes.

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  15. WayneSeptember 18, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    Looks like a wonderful time. I'd kill for a beach right now!

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  16. DeanaSeptember 18, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    I miss the beach!!!!!! It looks like an absolutely lovely day!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 19, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    I have dreams of the water
    and the other morning I woke up with a lingering thought that I MUST keep my bathing suit in my purse just in case I'm ever at the beach
    I'm glad Sophie has it so close by - what a blessing

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  18. LeslieSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:13 AM

    sophie always looks as if she is in her true element, there.

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  19. L. PetersSeptember 20, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    Beautiful....but where's the surfer dudes?

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