1. Naturally, a shark once washing ashore in front of our house was a bit disconcerting. I would imagine it’s not as disconcerting as a shark fin (or fins) swimming in circles in front of your house, like in the cartoons, however. So I guess there’s that. 2. I’m sure they serve some essential purpose […]
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Just A Boy At The Beach
Sometimes, when you live at the beach, it’s possible to take it for granted. Not so much if you are an adult who, for example, grew up in the Midwest far, far from any ocean. But if you are a boy who, oh say, has lived on a small island in the Atlantic since you […]
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A Hodge-Podge Of Thoughts
Due to some unforeseen drama in my life (beyond the normal dramatic levels), my brain is not functioning at its regular stunningly-large capacity (now I sound like my husband), so rather than try to reign myself in, I will simply present to you, good people, a hodge-podge of thoughts. 1. Another one bites the dust. […]
Beach Changes, Part Two: Composition
Another thing I learned from living on the island is how dramatically the composition of the beach can change. For example, I once assumed beaches had a static sand to shell ratio that was determined solely by locale. Now, I realize how dynamic the shore can be. Some days, the sand is relatively clear of […]
Latin #3
Latin root #3: TANG, TACT, TIG Meaning: touch Words: 1. Tangible (adj) (-ible = able, having power): capable of being touched, touchable The tangible effects of living at the beach include sand in your fingernails, your hair, your teeth (oh, yes), and just about everywhere. Of course, if you regularly do this for fun, what […]