Showing posts with label Art and Wine Weekend on Pensacola Beach. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art and Wine Weekend on Pensacola Beach. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Friday, October 01, 2010
Art & Wine Weekend
It's here at last and I'm finally prepared...I think...for this year's Art & Wine Weekend. I've been busy all week matting up my photos and packaging my notecards.
My tent will be located between Island Realty (45 Via de Luna) and Paddy O'Leary's (49 Via de Luna). As I've told others, just follow the sound of laughter because Cajun Stitchery and Sisters of the Beach will be nearby. All these wonderful ladies are a hoot!
I hope you'll stop by and say hello. Sometimes it can get very busy, but then I may get a break in the traffic and have an opportunity to chat a minute. It's always fun to meet my blog readers when they stop by.
Wish me luck!
My tent will be located between Island Realty (45 Via de Luna) and Paddy O'Leary's (49 Via de Luna). As I've told others, just follow the sound of laughter because Cajun Stitchery and Sisters of the Beach will be nearby. All these wonderful ladies are a hoot!
I hope you'll stop by and say hello. Sometimes it can get very busy, but then I may get a break in the traffic and have an opportunity to chat a minute. It's always fun to meet my blog readers when they stop by.
Wish me luck!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
In the Arms of an Angel
I am ever so appreciative to my friend Shelley Johnson who allowed me the privilege of visiting the Pensacola Oiled Wildlife Rehabilitation Center this morning for a media tour of the facility and operations.
This juvenile Northern Gannet in the process of being cleaned was obviously frightened, but the rehabilitation workers worked tirelessly at their task.
Conversation was held to a minimum and in hushed tones to prevent further stress, but as I watched the workers tending the frightened seabird, thinking what it must be going through, sad lyrics and the haunting tune of a song by Sarah McLachlan kept running through my mind...
"...I need some distraction, oh beautiful release
Memories seep from my veins
They may be empty and weightless,
"It don't make no difference, escaping one last time
It's easier to believe in this sweet madness,
"...In the arms of an angel, fly away from here
Once they are evaluated to be strong enough, they will be banded/tagged and transported to a safe release area.
This juvenile Northern Gannet in the process of being cleaned was obviously frightened, but the rehabilitation workers worked tirelessly at their task.
Conversation was held to a minimum and in hushed tones to prevent further stress, but as I watched the workers tending the frightened seabird, thinking what it must be going through, sad lyrics and the haunting tune of a song by Sarah McLachlan kept running through my mind...
"...I need some distraction, oh beautiful release
Memories seep from my veins
They may be empty and weightless,
and maybe I'll find some peace tonight..."
"It don't make no difference, escaping one last time
It's easier to believe in this sweet madness,
oh this glorious sadness
That brings me to my knees..."
That brings me to my knees..."
"...In the arms of an angel, fly away from here
From this cold dark hotel room and the endlessness that you fear,
You are pulled from the wreckage of your silent reverie
You're in the arms of an Angel; may you find some comfort here..."
You're in the arms of an Angel; may you find some comfort here..."
A couple of Brown pelicans who have made it through the process begin to regain their strength and preen their feathers.
Once they are evaluated to be strong enough, they will be banded/tagged and transported to a safe release area.
We thank the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center's professionals and paraprofessionals -- angels of mercy -- who take such care with the oiled wildlife and work hard to release these beautiful creatures back into a safer environment.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Art & Wine Weekend on Pensacola Beach
This coming weekend is Art & Wine Weekend on Pensacola Beach. I will be participating and once again my tent will be located between Paddy O'Leary's and Island Realty. I'll literally be hanging out my Barrier Island Girl shingle, so you'll be able to find me.
This year I'll have more note card variety packs available in some of my 2009 Barrier Island Girl photos, as well as double-matted photographs of our beautiful island.
To check out a list of all the participating artists and more details about the event, click HERE to look at the current edition of Island Times. You may also stop by the Visitors Information Center or any Chamber member business for an Art & Wine Weekend map.
We're going to have so much fun!
This year I'll have more note card variety packs available in some of my 2009 Barrier Island Girl photos, as well as double-matted photographs of our beautiful island.
To check out a list of all the participating artists and more details about the event, click HERE to look at the current edition of Island Times. You may also stop by the Visitors Information Center or any Chamber member business for an Art & Wine Weekend map.
We're going to have so much fun!
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