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Not Bad for a Tuesday

Not Bad for a Tuesday

Posted on May 18, 2022 by Eej S

May 17 6:35pm Today at the lake, the water was flat, refreshing, and full of sunbeams. There were several paddle boarders on the lake, a few motor boats, one fishing boat, a sail boat in the distance, and a floaty plane.  Cuidado! Why the F floaty planes come to my lake to practice landings and READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, Mental Health Tagged bunny, depression, ducks, grief, openwaterswimming, struggle, TMS, wetsuit
Two Ducks and a Swim Buddy

Two Ducks and a Swim Buddy

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Eej S

April 13, 2022 | Water Temp 46 F Today at the lake it was cold outside, but the lake was nice and flat. I was happy to meet up with a swim buddy. I was tired after my zapping treatment, but always happy to be at the beach, chatting with my swim buddy, getting ready READ MORE

Posted in Ducks & Other Wildlife, Mental Health Tagged depression, ducks, openwaterswimming, TMS
The Sun Draws Us Near

The Sun Draws Us Near

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Eej S

March 3, 6:30pm Sunny | water temp 40 F Today at the lake, the water was flat, the sun was out, and I finally got my tiny video camera to work. And then I dropped it, and it floated away.  I got to the lake and was happy to see lots of cars in the READ MORE

Posted in Sacred Swims, Swimming Experiences Tagged ducks, openwaterswimming, sun
Sea Witch of the West

Sea Witch of the West

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Eej S

Feb 16, 2022 Today at the lake the water was cold but full of sunbeams. A flock of ducks landed in the water just as I was walking up to the edge. I think they scattered too quickly for me to get them in the pre-swim photo I took. That’s ok.  Bathing & Hygiene I READ MORE

Posted in Sacred Swims, Swimming Experiences Tagged challenge, consciousness, duck-poop, ducks, floating, insights, lake-witch, park-friends, sea-witch

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