Beach, Life and Locale

in Tolerable, Pt1

9 Comments

In the spirit of

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade

The temporary moniker of this place will be “Tolerable.”

When norms may seem intolerable, I’d rather be in Tolerable.

An extended stay-at-home order is unappealing. While feeling at home by the sea in NC, sharing a plethora of April 2020 photos might cast “in Tolerable” with a more favorable light. 🙂

Hazy beach at N Topsail Beach, NC

Conditions can be hazy, but these are open spaces … wide open!

Birds of a feather naturally flock together, except …

  • Birds Flock
    Cormorants Flock on Water
  • Birds Flock
    Herring Gulls Flock on Land
  • Birds Flock
    Laughing Gulls Flock on Land
  • Birds Flock
    Laughing Gulls To the Air
  • Birds Flock
    Laughing Gulls to the Air
  • Birds Flock
    Pelicans in Formation
  • Birds Flock
    Pelicans Post Up

… except when eyeing others suspiciously.

  • Birds Separate
    One ‘can … one not
  • Laughers Left, Herrings Right
    Laughers Left, Herrings Right

Loners remain sedate, until crowding one brings out the evil eye and causes a flap.

Lone Gull takes flight
Lone Gull Takes Flight

Some take to the the air as an escape.

  • Pelicans Flyover
    Pelicans Flyover
  • Pelicans Flight
    Pelicans Flight
  • Jet Stream
    Jetting Away
  • Helicopter in Flight
    Helipcopter in Flight
  • Helicopter Zoomed
    Helicopter Zoomed

Skies and sea can be foreboding, yet captivating all the same.

  • Troubled Sky1
    Troubled Sky1
  • Troubled Sky2
    Troubled Sky2
  • Troubled Sky3
    Troubled Sky3
  • Troubled Sky4
    Troubled Sky4
  • Troubled Sky5
    Troubled Sky5
  • Troubled Sea1
    Troubled Sea1
  • Troubled Sea2
    Troubled Sea2

Jelly is malleable, but a full stop might get it run into the ground (similar to economic well-being) joining other detritus washed upon the shore.

  • Jelly Rolled
    Jelly Rolled
  • Colorful Detritus
    Colorful Detritus
  • More Detritus
    More Detritus

There’s a pot of gold, by the sea, by the shining sea …

  • Rainbow to the Sea
    Rainbow to the Sea
  • Shining Sea
    Shining Sea

Next: Part 2 (click here) uses photos to explore current norms
somewhat playfully observed in this place.

9 thoughts on “in Tolerable, Pt1”

      1. Doug, I was so touched that you would consider my stories inspirational. Hopefully one day our paths will cross in reality. In the meantime, don’t you think this virtual world is a little like the old days of pen-pals?

        Liked by 1 person

      2. I like the pen-pal suggestion, Gwen. I had not thought of it directly, but indirectly I have realized that the virtual world of blogging partially fills the void of abandoned space once known as “letter writing.”

        Liked by 1 person

  2. Greetings Doug, great post! Loved those pictures…and I tell you, having been locked in by the State for more than 40 days now, I cannot wait to see the ocean, well in my case, the Mediterranean Sea! All the best,
    Francisco

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply

    1. Thank you, FBC. I will share more photos of this ilk within a day’s time. I have been attuned to Spain’s dilemma as well as the boundless creativity at your site. Please continue to share and please make virtual visits to my sea any time you need it.

      Liked by 1 person

      Reply

      1. With great pleasure Doug! Take good care an all the best and keep photographing that beautiful Atlantic Ocean that I remember so well from the days I lived in Florida.
        Francisco

        Like

Comments are welcome and encouraged!!

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.