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Foot Prints In The Sand

I'm in a contemplative mood today, so walk with me a moment.

Some days our beaches are alive with sunseekers, families carrying loads of supplies, barely clad young adults, checking each other out then glancing away, retired folks in no rush, and mom's like me who cannot bear to put the camera down.  You name it, they're all here on a warm day.  Those are fun times to "people watch," but what is left after everyone is gone? 

Foot prints.

Every type from the tiny dents left by toddlers' feet to great big daddy feet.

Then when the day is over, the local fauna comes out, looking for bits of food left behind.  Those are the foot prints I photographed above. 

The top photo was taken by the San Diego Bay at the Ferry Landing in morning light.  The bottom photo is Coronado Beach in the early evening.  Funny, I never noticed the difference in sand color before.

Coronado At Night

My husband and I went out for a lovely seafood dinner at the Brigantine last night, and left the restaurant to find this romantic scene.  Coronado is a peaceful,quiet town in the evening... just the way we like it.

For those of you who love a good book, Steve Martini has written eleven thrillers about a fictional criminal defense attorney named Paul Madriani, which takes place in Coronado and San Diego, since his move from Sacramento.  His fictional office is just to the left of this photograph.  I confess I have not read his books yet, but they are on my list, after I finish my book club book, "The Forgotten Garden", by Kate Morton.

Just Ducky

Today was kind of a slow grey day, but I did find (and mildly inconvenience) this family of ducks near the Coronado Bridge.  They were in a cute little row when I spotted them, but as I approached, they paddled off in the San Diego Bay.  Oh well, c'est la vie.

Puppy Love - My 100th Post!

I cannot think of a better poster-child for my 100th blog post than this dapper English Bull Dog pup who came to his first soccer game yesterday.  At nine weeks old he was a big hit with the players and families, who jokingly called him our team mascot.  He belongs to another player's family, but they generously allowed the rest of us to cuddle and coo over this darling "old soul."

Children, puppies and Autumn days are a few of the wonderful, but fleeting, gifts life offers everyday... don't let them slip by without enjoying them thoroughly!

Wedding at Tidelands Park

I came upon this lovely wedding location today while waiting for my son's soccer team pictures to be taken.  I haven't seen as many weddings held at Tidelands Park as the more popular Centennial Park or Spreckels Park in Coronado, but this is nice.  I wish the bride and groom a lifetime of happiness together, and pray that no soccer balls interrupt their ceremony!

Coronado Candy Factory

The weather is still a little gloomy today, so I stopped in front of the Coronado Candy Factory for a vibrant photo.  This little shop on Orange Avenue is a jewel with it's freshly made chocolates, caramels, and much more.  I popped in for a chocolate turtle, still cooling on the rack.  Absolutely divine.