Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Kindred Spirits together on the Lake, blessed by the Eagles

The Eagles
Soared
for
Dotti B and me
on
Lake Tarpon
yesterday

Wicked cool Wednesday it is!
So
how is this
"daylight savings time"
treating everyone
now that you have
fallen back?

What in the world does that really mean anyway
 ~ Daylight savings time ~

One thing is for certain; it does take some getting used
to... this getting dark so early in the evening.
Feels like bedtime when prime-time TV
is just getting started.

Even the 4 leggeds are having trouble adjusting to
the change of time I'm thinking!

The lake was splendid yesterday, a beautiful sunny day
to be shared with Dotti from PA.
We spent the entire day being enchanted by the water, the scenery, the
EAGLES
and
each other!
I had posted on the Lily the North American Bear's
Facebook page
to all there
that I would be meeting up with Dotti
face-to-face
and let them know we would hug them all
via each other
and
to know that their
"ears would be burning"
Funny
there was no distance, no moment of awkwardness
two friends
meeting for the first time
yet there was
not a minute of uncertainty
We met as old friends who had just not seen each other
in a long time
Kindred Spirits to be certain!

The blessings to many to count yesterday,
the conversations many
the silences comfortable between friends.

The music a great backdrop of a wonderful day,
the water was perfect as was the sun,
its rays warmed
and
sparkled on the water as
we listened to the
Eagles talk to one another in
the trees not so far away
and
Later in the afternoon
we pulled up the anchor and took a ride to the Lake's end
just enjoying it all
Here we were
two people
together as a result of
the spirit
and magic of
a
North American Black Bear
named Lily
and a brilliant researcher who decided to place a
live cam
in a den so that perhaps the world could view
the birth of her cub
AND
we did!
Lily gave us HOPE
HOPE
brought many from all over the world together on
a
Facebook public forum page
and
of the thousands
many have formed friendships there
many have met in person at the
Ely MN Picnic last year
while others are having gatherings all across the country
just ways to meet face to face!
for updates and information on the bears!

Sometime ago Dotti and I would say hello to each other on the page, would "chat" a bit, or exchange a comment, but
we felt a connection.
Kindness and compassion were key elements to our continued conversations
and
then she let me know she was coming to FL for a visit
and
perhaps we could meet up.
About the same time,
I find out another fan named Sue,
lives about 15 minutes from here as well...
and then there are those in Sarasota
area planning a get together as well last weekend.
What a wonderful world.
Didn't make it to that as I was busy with that bug and preparations to take my self to the
MS car wash!
BUT
yesterday,
I did get to see and be with Dotti!
Sue wanted to join us, but got "bogged down" with work and life, unable to join us.
 Sue and I will meet soon for coffee though.
~ Kindred Spirits ~
Warriors
united by the love of the North American Black Bear
Warriors
united on this page by the love of life,
some
by the loss of life
loss of a loved one
threat of illness
coping with illness
threat / perceived or real
WARRIORS WITH GENTLE SPIRITS
Kindred Spirits
All

Stepping outside of "self"
and
Into "other"
Walking, Dancing, embracing
LIGHT
H  O  P  E

Dotti was able to take some remarkable photographs of that blessing the Eagle gave to her yesterday.
There is a story to it as well,
but
it is not my story to tell
it is Dotti's.

She will be back in PA
next week,
perhaps she will share it here with readers
once she lets me post the photograph of that
Majestic Eagle.

The day ended with a great meal
at
The Tarpon Turtle overlooking beautiful
Lake Tarpon
where
Dotti got her a few pictures
of the resident
alligators that hang out
near
the
pier there where we dock.
As we looked at the menu
I shared with her that the Turtle has the absolute
best crabcakes anywhere
so
of course that is what we both had!
The Tarpon Turtle and my pal Nathan the server
out did themselves~!
It was yummy outrageous.
We were ravenous and "ate it all"~
Lookin at the Menu
we laughed when we saw a selection
named
"Scooter"
and thought of another fan of the Lily page
so Dotti took a picture of that
as that is the fan's name~
Dotti even brought me a gift;
blueberry preserves "she canned them herself from berries picked on her property"
BUT
not just was that special,
THESE PRESERVES
WERE CANNED ON
THE DAY THAT
HOPE WAS RE-UNITED WITH LILY
AND THE WORLD SAW OUR BEARS
BACK TOGETHER AGAIN~
You can bet I will be happy when I eat them and think of
that day~!
Safe journey home Dotti,
oh what a day
on Lake Tarpon
and
The Tarpon Turtle
Wadoh~
Until then
I will just say this:

There was a blessing and gifts received yesterday
and
for that I give great thanks
and
so
IT is!
Wadoh ~

The fire is burning brightly, the sage and cedar are filling the air with great gratitude and thoughts to those in the prayer bowl and those who visit here.
Safe journey.

Walk IN Beauty,
DRSES



4 comments:

Irene M said...

Rise & shine this glorious Wednesday on the beach of Siesta Key ! Today's blog was so great to read how 2 on the water made lasting memories with their connection thru a page.
A wonderful day for Dotti and Sherry. I, too, was on the water for an hour sail boat ride alone the Gulf of Mexico. No dolphins for me.
They stayed quiet and hidden, but I knew they were there. It is a GRAND life to live, look up with eyes open to soak up the beauty of this land, sea and air. Ah, to be so alive and F I R M !!!!

Kelly 2 Wolves said...

Wonderful fun for you Sissy, isn't it Amazing how we ae all connecting from miles away, to share Hope and dreams made available through this Internet, it is a good tool when used properly. But sure does not beat real life meetings and a hugs now does it. So Happy the Eagles danced for you sounds like you were able to give her a beautiful day to cherish. Dropping pebbles and watching how far do the ripples actually go??? Will we ever know?? Blessings on this bright and beautiful day, watching the light dusting of snow melt into the sacred brown Earth Love you Sissy Good Job and many Blessings!!STOMP!!

Anonymous said...

Great blog doc, maybe we should be callin you the Eagle Caller? LOL sounds like a special day with great messages from the Creaotr and what a messenger.

Love the reads and the heart behind and with them for all of us, dont want to miss a thing stompin here i am... grateful

Anonymous said...

Homemade blueberry ajm, eagles, good eats, water, sunshine and a found friend. Does it get any better than that? Looking forward to tomorrow for no reson except that I can. Am STOPM STOMP STOMPING through these days. Feeling the ground under my feet. It will be a good night, and another better day. Thank you to all our VETs especially tomorrow.