“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.” – Anne Frank

Well said, Anne, well said.

Things are happening… new leader, vaccinations. Wonder if many of us have stopped waiting for everything “to go back to normal”… just living a new normal? But in essence, we find our S.O.P. (in Daddy’s army talk) hasn’t shifted too much — work hard (doing what you love), slay the day, love God, love people, cherish moments, stay active, preferably in His playground (aka nature).

So feet on the ground, onward (and sometimes upward!). :)

Yet another new tide pool area…

Kinda can’t beat Heaven’s Light. :)

Goofballs!

After some rains (gasp, yes, that happens in SD!), a waterfall hike is in order…

Who is doh’ing in the background? :D

Who is running on rocks in the background? :DD

Who’s head is in the foreground? :DDD

Solace, truly.

Pedestrian suspension bridge. Started with concrete…

Then forest…

Followed by a pond…

Dirt and lake…

Mountains beyond…

And then tall palms…

And some jumpin’ boys. :)