1144. Morning Canoeing at Big River

This location is Big River in Mendocino CA.

One morning, I was driving to our gallery, Northcoast Artists Gallery in Fort Bragg CA.

It was sunny, not much wind, waves were calm.

Suddenly I wanted to get off Hwy.1 and get down to the Big River.

I was right, some people are enjoying canoeing on the river,

I have never done canoeing.

But I love the idea, 

Sitting level of a canoe is very close to the surface of the river: imagine sitting on water with a low eye level making the world feel bigger. 

 Just paddling, no motor so it doesn’t pollute water nor disturb creatures. 

 I’m so lazy to paddle, riding electric motor boat is perfect for me. 

The eye level was just like sitting in a canoe, droving slowly to not disturb creatures to enjoy River Otters, Blue Herons and others’ affairs.  

Manner of canoeing is so peaceful and beautiful.

1142, Blue Ray over Big River

This location is Big River, CA.

It was a sunny morning. Several Kayaks were on the river.

It was a mild day with fresh air. What an enjoyable morning.

I took a photo, when I got home I looked at the photo, there is a mysterious blue ray.

I don’t know what it was, but it’s beautiful. 

I painted.

We can make a story about blue bridge for a location at which somebody can land on this earth😊.

By the way, today is July 7th which is 7/7.

In Japan we write our wish on small charming paper and hang on Sasatake which is small bamboo branches for prayer.

An old story about “Tanabata” is the night of July 7 when Orihime and Hikoboshi cross the Milky Way and meet only once a year, when wishes are written on strips of paper decorating bamboo throughout villages. The wish colorful decorations swing with the wind. 

People go out in summer Kimonos with Japanese fans. 

It’s a quaint atmosphere. 

Now they say, “Wish and release to universe.” I like this simple custom while looking at the stars.

Let’s wish with a nice smile tonight😊❤️.