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About Cottage By The Sea

I am an American Irish, Irish American woman living and loving the heritage of both as you will see when you read my posts. This little blog started out as an update for friends and family to be able to follow the progress of destruction, and the reconstruction and ongoing projects of our little cottage by the sea. When construction gets slow, as construction projects tend to do, I share the family shenanigans of this cast of characters which make up my daily life. I keep it fun and light and fill it with my original photographs, many that will share the beauty of Southern California beaches with you. Oh, and sarcasm is a given, me being me, and there's a dose of silly and perhaps a wee bit of blarney and padwackery thrown in for good measure! Leave a comment if you come by, the comment box is way down at the bottom after the most recent post. I would love to meet you and visit your blog too. You are welcome here!


Happy Dog Days Of Summer

I'd like to share with you, one of my favorite quotes from Mother Teresa.  Oh and maybe a few photos I've taken recently that make me happy. I'll be brief because it's the dog days of summer and I'm planning on enjoying each and every one of them. I hope you are too!

Happy dog = dog days of summer
 

"May today there be peace within.  May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be."


"May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and others."


"May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you."  






"May you be content with yourself just the way you are." 


"Let this knowledge settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.  It is there for each and every one of us."











From my home to yours
From my family to yours
From my heart to yours

Summer blessings,
Tia



14 Responses
  1. Beautiful pics, beautiful post!
    thanks for sharing all of the loveliness around you!


  2. I love the sweet words here...and beautiful pictures..they say it all! We are just now getting summer! ;D


  3. Beautiful prose and Fabulous photos.
    glad to see you around Tia.
    I'm going up north to visit family and I may bring the picture of the Virgin Mary to get points with my father. :-) See Daddy I have nice friends.

    Dreading the trip but it should make for some good blog fodder and photos.

    Enjoy the rest of August. I am anxious for fall and soemthing under 100 degrees.


  4. bichonpawz Says:

    Absolutely AWESOME Tia!! Blessings to your family!! I love all these pictures...and your words....always your words!


  5. Helene Says:

    Look at all that beautiful nature you're surrounded by!! And such a gorgeous family, as well!!

    Oh, and we're about to jump into a major remodel job on our home. I keep having flashbacks to your remodel posts and I'm telling myself it'll all be worth it when it's over, right? LOL


  6. Woof! Woof! Golden Hello! Just passing by to say Lots of Golden Thanks for visting my blog and to your Barkday Wishes. I had a PAWSOME Barkday! Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar


  7. Karen Says:

    Tia, I love your photos and the beautiful sentiment. Amen.


  8. Tia, I love the beach scenes you have captured...the sunset is amazing. Your wise words hit a sore spot in my unloving heart this morning....hubby reminded me that I need to be more forgiving and loving towards those who give me grief. He and Mother Teresa are right. Love is the better way, if not the easiest way to follow!
    Rosemary


  9. Cheryl Says:

    Beautiful photos and words to go with.

    Happy dog days. Here's hoping they last well into November...


  10. Beautiful pictures, and lovely sentiment. I'm definitely spending more time outside than on the blogs this summer!! :)


  11. Jenny Says:

    What a beautiful post. Those words are so inspiring.


  12. KDC Events Says:

    Such nice photos! I do love the beach and did not get there as much as I would have liked this Summer.
    Denice


  13. The kids are grown and married. The dog has arthritis and his own tempurpedic mattress. What a joy to share your photos. Lovely site.


  14. danneromero Says:

    Hi Tia.
    Just read your comments on my blog... thanks for the positive notes. "I am so following her," I told my self... when I read you live at the beach, in a beach house... a dream for me.... I wrote about such a subject in my post called 'Millionaire'... looking forward to photos, and more photos. :) Daphne