When things are looking dire, one thing we can do is strive to find solace in what’s in front of us. What was in front of me today was a big collection of manatee stickers, given to me by my friend Gal after our legendary (in our minds, at least) trip to go swim with the manatees in Crystal River, Florida. In case you missed it, here are some posts I wrote about them:
Six things I’ve learned about manatees
Catherine’s manatee-intensive vacation: the director’s cut
It was so awesome that Gal and I are planning a return trip next December or January, with various others.
But in the meantime, we have to find things to do while we are waiting. One of them for me has been to put my manatee stickers to good use.
I’ve also selected these stickers for application to my laptop; they depict manatees engaged in activities that make us all happy– playing music, drinking boba tea (or your beverage of choice), and looking fabulous.
Of course, manatees also model how we sometimes need alone time, and sometimes can use a friend.
My favorite I saved for last: on my pill box is a manatee doing one of my favorite things: riding a bike. Say no more.
Manatees got us, in good times and in bad. I’ll leave you with this proof: a manatee who’s got the whole world in its flippers.
Have a lovely afternoon, dear readers.