Saturday Serenity: Clouds Over Lake Michigan – A Calm Reprieve

I hope you are keeping well and staying safe as we muddle our way through unchartered territory (a.k.a. COVID-19.)

I took this photo of Lake Michigan last week just before dusk. The clouds were a lovely mixture of dark, light, and somewhere in-between.

I feel this is a good representation as to where our planet is at the moment in dealing with the pandemic. We also must remind ourselves that over time we will begin to recognize that the simple things in life really are the most precious.

Don’t forget to please check in on someone you know that could really use a friendly ‘Hello, how are you?’ It will be more than welcome; I’m certain of it.

With various shops, restaurants, and services beginning to open (with restrictions) I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief to ‘do something normal,’ as my sweet Mum mentioned to me.

So here’s to having haircuts, trips to the park, a meal on a patio, and the promise of good and things ahead!

  34 comments for “Saturday Serenity: Clouds Over Lake Michigan – A Calm Reprieve

  1. Paul Militaru's avatar
    June 13, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    … and not just the pandemic!!! Beautiful! 🙂

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 13, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      Why thank you so much, Paul!! I really appreciate it (and agree with you!!) Cher xoxo

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 24, 2020 at 8:30 am

      Thank you, dear Paul and my sincere apologies for such an incredibly late reply! Cher xo

      • Paul Militaru's avatar
        June 24, 2020 at 3:58 pm

        Better late than never…Thank you 🙂

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        June 25, 2020 at 5:19 pm

        Ah, thank you, Paul!! Cher xoxo

      • Paul Militaru's avatar
        June 25, 2020 at 5:30 pm

        🙂

  2. Bette A. Stevens's avatar
    June 13, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    Lovely, Cher… ❤ Enjoy your weekend!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 24, 2020 at 8:31 am

      Thank you so much, dear Bette! My extreme apologies for being so late in replying! I’ve been under the weather but feeling much better! I hope all is well with you! Big hugs, Cher xo

      • Bette A. Stevens's avatar
        June 24, 2020 at 9:12 pm

        Glad to hear you’re on the mend, dear Cher! <3 Health-wise, we're doing fine in quarantine…but like everyone else, it does get so tiring. Take care and have a lovely week! xo

  3. John's avatar
    June 13, 2020 at 1:46 pm

    Lovely photo, Cher! Many businesses and some on the strip have reopened but with restrictions. Great news but let’s all use common sense. Stay safe!! 🥰

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 24, 2020 at 8:31 am

      Thank you so much, John! Big apologies in getting this reply to you so late! I’ve not been feeling well, but much better now! Hope all is well, my friend! Cher xo

      • John's avatar
        June 24, 2020 at 9:30 am

        No worries, Cher, I’m glad you are better! Stay safe. ❤️

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        June 25, 2020 at 5:21 pm

        Thank you, John! You as well! Cher xo

  4. thespiritkeeper's avatar
    June 13, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    I’m sure in the silver lining of those clouds is a demo tape

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 24, 2020 at 8:33 am

      LOL LOL LOL (times one million!) Huge apologies for not getting back to you until now, Joseph! I’ve not been feeling well, but am much better now! I have something funny to tell you. I sent a sample of my voice to someone looking for a Canadian accent for a short voice-over. The response was that they have ‘approved’ my American accent, but not Canadian! What the heck? 😉 Cher xo

      • thespiritkeeper's avatar
        June 24, 2020 at 8:56 am

        Ha ha ha you’ve been there too long

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        June 25, 2020 at 5:23 pm

        LOL LOL LOL 😉 Cher xo

  5. Boomer EcoCrusader's avatar
    Boomer EcoCrusader
    June 13, 2020 at 8:16 pm

    Beautiful picture! I had a haircut last night. It felt so good. It’s the simple things. ❤️

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 24, 2020 at 8:34 am

      I have yet to get a haircut, Michelle! But yes, the simple things are so important! Speaking of which, I think I’ll make an appointment right now! Cher xo

  6. Iris@poetsmith's avatar
    June 14, 2020 at 3:43 am

    Hi Cher, stunning photo… really looks like a painting! Glad you are doing well, much love.♥️ 🌹

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 24, 2020 at 8:36 am

      It really does, doesn’t it? Thank you so much, dear Iris! The sky painter does incredible work! 😉 Cher xo

  7. Leyla's avatar
    June 18, 2020 at 12:30 pm

    Stunning!!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 24, 2020 at 8:37 am

      Thank you so much, dear Leyla! I apologize for the late reply! I’ve not been feeling well, and finally am feeling a lot better! Cher xo

  8. Christy B's avatar
    June 19, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    Cheers to a sense of normalcy!!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 24, 2020 at 8:38 am

      Hi dear Christy! It is so awesome to see you, my dear! I hope all is well! Sincere apologies for replying so late! I have been under the weather and am now beginning to feel much better! Sending tons of love and hugs your way! Cher xo

  9. educater34 MSc.'s avatar
    June 20, 2020 at 7:44 am

    liked watching

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 24, 2020 at 9:05 am

      Why thank you! Cher xo

  10. Aquileana's avatar
    June 22, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    Great pic, dear friend. I am glad that you are moving forward over there. We are still in Quarantine in Argentina (well technically just some provinces, Buenos Aires-where I am included).
    I think your first sentences are eloquent, and pretty much describe the way I feel about this pandemic…. “an unchartered territory” . I wouldn’t have imagined this a few months ago. And, yet, this happened in a global scale. I guess we will all cherish more the ability to travel and move without restrictions in the future, right ?. I am sending you love and much love across the miles, dear Cher. 😘♥️🤗

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 24, 2020 at 8:39 am

      Hi dear Aquileana! Ah, merci beaucoup! I agree with you 100%! I do hope that out of the darkness of COVID-19 comes many gifts and realizations to everyone across the globe. Much love right back to you, dear Aquileana! Cher xoxoxo

  11. luisa zambrotta's avatar
    June 24, 2020 at 8:55 am

    Amazing!!!

    • seaangel4444's avatar
      June 25, 2020 at 5:23 pm

      Ah, thanks so much, Luisa!! Cher xo

      • luisa zambrotta's avatar
        June 26, 2020 at 10:50 am

        Thank you 🙏🌺🤗🌹

      • seaangel4444's avatar
        June 26, 2020 at 11:05 am

        🤗😘💜

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