“Clark Gable was the first to have called me a mermaid.”
Esther Williams
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Category Archives: June
Voyager Excursions
“The real threat to whales is whaling,
which has endangered many whale species.”
Dave Barry
On of my favorite things to do in Redondo Beach is to take the Voyager Excursions.
Whenever we have visitors from outside California, this is also one of their favorite things to do as well.
On Voyager’s Nature Cruises, you’ll have a chance to see dolphins, sea lions, marine birds and a variety of other local sea life that live and visit our local waters. The cruises are a lovely way to spend part of your day as you breathe in the fresh sea air and feel the cool breeze on your face.
Just sit back, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Redondo Beach coastline and the unique landscape of the Palos Verdes Peninsula on these daily Voyager Excursions.
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Wyland Whaling Wall
“I pretend like I’m painting the whales as they swim by.
I’ve studied whales since I was a child,
so it’s all in my mind.”
Wyland
This entire week I dedicate my posts to beautiful Redondo Beach.
One of our most famous landmarks is a large mural created by world-famous Laguna Beach artist Wyland. He painted the mural for free back in 1991 in hopes the mural will inspire everyone to make ocean conservation an issue to be examined.
This 87′ x 622′ mural depicting 12 California gray whales can be viewed on the exterior wall of the AES Redondo Generating Station, 1100 North Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, California. The mural is #31 of the artist’s largest and most extraordinary works created as a series of 100 life-size murals in 100 different cities around the world.
The mural illustrates the annual 10,000 mile round-trip migration of the Pacific Gray Whale from the Bering Sea to the warm lagoons of Baja California and back again to the arctic circle, with their newborn babies alongside. This migration happens every winter and brings the whales close to Redondo Beach’s shoreline.
I feel so fortunate to have witnessed many whales the past years making their yearly trip. If you too have seen whales in their natural habitat, you know what an emotional experience it can be. We need to be reminded of our beautiful oceans and the precious cargo it is home to everyday.
The following 1991 video about Wyland is about his passion for whales and also shows the painting on the Wyland whaling wall.
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Relaxing in Redondo Beach
“Together with a culture of work,
there must be a culture
of leisure as gratification.
To put it another way:
people who work must take the time
to relax, to be with their families,
to enjoy themselves, read,
listen to music, play a sport.”
Pope Francis
Old Time Wood Poster of Redondo Beach
Such a quiet and relaxing day. So much to be thankful for, I feel very fortunate.
My son and his girlfriend stopped by for dinner. We ate early because his girlfriends grandma is in the hospital, and they wanted to pay her a visit.
We hope her grandma has a speedy recovery and will soon return back home.
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Slumberland
“Laugh and the world laughs with you,
snore and you sleep alone.”
Anthony Burgess
Recently I’ve been going to bed earlier and earlier. I’m working on not staying up so late, so that I can get an early start on my day. I had been sleeping maybe three to four hours in the night and it was taking a toll on my mind and body.
The benefits of sleep make a big difference in every area of your life. People don’t realize how much sleep they need and why it is so important. Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and can benefit your heart, weight, mind, and more.
Inflammation is linked to heart disease, stroke, diabetes, arthritis, and premature aging. Research shows that people who get less sleep—six or fewer hours a night—have higher blood levels of inflammatory proteins than those who get more.
Harvard Medical School Division of Sleep Medicine has done a great deal of research to find out how your body manages sleep. According to their findings, your body manages and requires sleep in much the same way that it regulates the need for eating, drinking, and breathing. Throughout the years, extensive research has been done on the effects of sleep. These studies show that sleep plays a vital role in promoting physical health, longevity, and emotional well-being.
That explains why after a good night’s sleep, I feel better, my thoughts are clearer, and my emotions are less fragile. Without adequate sleep, judgment, mood, and ability to learn and retain information are weakened.
I sympathize with young mothers who have great difficulty obtaining enough sleep. But, maybe somethings will just have to wait while you get some rest. Maybe even taking a catnap with the kiddies will make a big difference in your entire day.
So, make a commitment to yourself to get at least seven to eight hours sleep each night. You will feel and see a big difference in all aspects of your life when you get that much-needed slumberland.
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