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A new year and I have been busy planning for it! Business plan, events, pond tours, workshops, jobs, early buys, plant orders and more… I haven’t missed a sunrise or sunset in 2023 yet! No it’s not a resolution… But I do really enjoy watching both 🌞🌅 Here’s a little collage of some of 2023’s best from the Beach!

Now is when the real work begins…
“Sunrise looks spectacular in nature; sunrise looks spectacular in the photos; sunrise looks spectacular in our dreams; sunrise looks spectacular in the paintings, because it really is spectacular!”
~ Mehmet Murat Ildan
Mark C.
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I usually share a Waterfall but this runs a close second in the ability to relax and allow me to zone out and embrace nothingness…
The Gulf of Mexico with not another human being in sight 👁 Priceless!
Have a great night!
Mark Carter
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I simply Love the sound of a Waterfall! So relaxing, so soothing… Here’s my next favorite Water sound. Even on a gloomy, stormy day it will relax your mind. Pull up a lounge chair and listen to this👇🏻
I could lay down there on a lounge chair and drift off in a moment… Zen bliss 🌊
Have a great Monday!
Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
2846 Old Medina Rd.
Jackson, Tn. 38305
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Being in a seasonal business like I am, I have learned to take our time off during the slow season. In other words, Winter… January usually finds me on a beach somewhere down On the Gulf Coast. I was looking through some pictures of vacations past and came across this one of my son and I standing on a beach together. The funny thing to me was, I remember the exact time and day it was taken. I remember the conversation we were having. I remember where we went for dinner that evening. Many times putting a Picture with a memory brings it all together and Boom 💥 You actually remember that moment and get to almost relive it. Maybe that’s why I enjoy #throwbackthursdsy so much.

Enjoy your day! Throwback Thursday sometimes let’s you glance back for a moment, to gain clarity on what to look forward to again…
Mark Carter
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To me, there’s not a better way to start the day than the perfect Sunrise. And when its over a calm Gulf, and there’s not another soul in sight… Priceless! Perfect Zen…
I hope you enjoyed watching the sunrise with me, if only for a brief moment. 🌅
Have a Great week!
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I don’t know about you, but I Love the Gulf! There isn’t many places where you can relax like you can at the beach. The wind, the waves, the sand… Very Zen 😎
Enjoy the sun ☀️ and a little ‘Sound Therapy’
I hope this brings a little relaxation and ease to your morning 😊
Mark Carter
Carter’s Nursery, Pond & Patio
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I personally love this short video. I was the only person on the beach as far as you can see, the water was warm and the waves were gentle. What a perfect sunrise! 🌞 I hope it brings a little Zen to your Monday!
Mark C.
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What a beautiful morning! The tide is going out leaving these shallow tidal pools, warm & full of life… small crabs, minnows & lots of sea shells are left behind. Not to mention the Herons…
The sound and sight of the Gulf is my offering for today’s Moment of Zen.
Happy Pondering 🤔