I never read Dune, but I still loved the film. I didn’t read the book in the meantime, because I want to have the same experience again: no expectations of what will happen or how things will be portrayed. It is exhilarating to let go of all that.
So I’ll be cautiously skimming my timeline now. 🫣
Testing alt text via markdown.
Does anyone have an alternative to Google groups that they like? (Or don’t hate?) I’d really love an old-fashioned listserv.
I’m getting better at shooting video of the waves running up on the shore. In this clip, you can see where I start to turn away to avoid the water. Then I whispered to myself “Just stay put.” The instinct to run away is strong, no matter the height of one’s boots
A reminder: we look at whether images include an accessible text description (aka ALT “tag”) when choosing posts for the Discover timeline.
After adding a photo, click or tap the thumbnail to add the description. Alt-texts: The Ultimate Guide by Axcess Labs has tips on writing descriptions.
I had second thoughts about the curly hair. Wearing it straight is less trouble for me. So I updated my profile photo again.
Sunset on the Oregon coast.
The waves on this windy day were amazing to watch from the Neahkahnie viewpoint.
Rockaway Beach with a view of Twin Rocks in the distance. It looks like a massive sea serpent out there in the waves. That arch is only visible from Rockaway Beach to the north. If you are directly facing Twin Rocks, they look solid.
Driftwood on Nedonna Beach. Twin Rocks in the distance. There’s a few people on the beach, but they must have come via another access point. This one is impassable.
A belated happy birthday to @Miraz, featuring a classic from my extensive collection of guinea pig videos. This is from early 2020.
I texted this photo to my brother today, with this comment:
Almost perfect. If you like sunny and calm. 😏
No possibility of skinning my knees or getting soaked by a surprise wave today.
I was a little afraid when I first saw this piece of driftwood at the foot of my path to the beach. 🦖
I tested negative a second time. Feeling much better, if still a bit tired and spacey. Hanging out by the ocean does recharge my energy indicator.
My friends (and occasional clients) at Kaleidoscope have created a very cool app for sorting through your photo roll and choosing the best from a series: Photoscope
It works with the Vision Pro, but it is great on the iPhone and iPad too. I’ve always wanted a tool to sift through multiples!
Video: Rough Surf at South Jetty/Nedonna Beach
I stood on a huge log to get a better angle , and when it was time to dismount the wind knocked me off balance. I’m grateful I only have skinned knees.
There’s a sneaker wave alert, so I decided to check out the rough waters around Nehalem Bay’s south jetty at Nedonna Beach. The driftwood was off the charts. I didn’t want to get too close to the waves anyway.
This terse Wikipedia entry for Nedonna Beach has piqued my interest in undersea cables.
Video: My favorite rock, not quite accessible for close up viewing at low tide. I didn’t lose my nerve at the onrushing water.
Another gorgeous evening on the Oregon coast. The ocean is very calm. I walked about a mile to see my favorite rocks at low tide.
Sunset, Oregon Coast edition. My first time out and about this week. Feeling better but still testing positive. 🤬😷🤷♀️
