Headed back to our new favorite spot, Anna Maria Island. Will definitely write about it and publish new photos the spousal unit takes. Can't wait to see my younger son. He's been down there since September.
Love you guys!
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Happy Vernal Equinox!
Yesterday was all about the Super Moon.
Today is all about Spring.
No matter what part of the country you inhabit, Spring is a welcome change to our psyches if only to remind us everything old is new again.
Now I don't live in a warm climate but the two feet of snow so recently fallen on northern New England is melting. The days are warmer (40s instead of 20s); we actually hit 65 one day last week! People are smiling again because the sun is high in the sky.
Daylight Savings helps tremendously. No more driving home after work in the dark. It's still light outside at 5pm. You can still do stuff!
I know we're still vulnerable to a freak snow storm, unseasonably cold temps & whatnot, but I'll take it!
Winter, be gone.
Monday, December 27, 2010
East Buried in a Blizzard
Northern New England's first big Winter storm and I'm already thinkin' about the beach.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Theme Thursday Summer
Summer, for my family, is all about being on or in the water. We celebrate summer weekends on deep New England lakes. We tow the boat to the ramp, back it down and gently pull the boat off the trailer into the water. The boys and my husband water ski and wake board. I drive. We pack a lunch and picnic on the water. We doze in the sun, floating on a raft or the swim deck of the boat. We take lazy spins around the lake to admire the beautiful summer homes. We wonder if, some day, we will live on a lake. We imagine the house and the dock we'll enjoy.
We also celebrate summer each year at a beach. This year it was Anna Maria Island. We swim, body surf, play Frisbee. We pitch an umbrella to shade us from the hot sun, slathering SPF 30+ on for additional protection. Our hearts are light and our minds are free. We take sunrise or sunset walks, ride bicycles, play tennis, scout out delectable restaurants or grill at home.
Summer is all about heightened senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell. Our sight is enhanced by the unparalled summer light whether it's broad daylight, long twilight, rosy dawns, the Northern Lights. Summer sounds include everything from lawn mowers to boat motors, recurring tides, splashing water, the laughter of children at play; the murmur of adults talking on a warm summer night. Touch the sand between your toes, the beating of the sun on your skin, the refreshing feel of the water. Taste the grilled food, the cold beer, the exquisite pleasure of a meal after a long day at play. Smell the sea, the barbecue, the newly cut grass, the scent of sunscreen, the way your child smells after a day outside, bathing suits hung out to dry in the fresh air. This is what we wait for. This is what we love: Summer in all its glory.
Relaxing on the boat
Walking on Water
Up from the Sea
Greased Up and Ready to Go!
"Where do you want the umbrella?"
Beach Motel 60's Style
"Ahh, I have it all to myself..."
For one more great summer scene I've already posted and didn't wanna repeat, go here.
We also celebrate summer each year at a beach. This year it was Anna Maria Island. We swim, body surf, play Frisbee. We pitch an umbrella to shade us from the hot sun, slathering SPF 30+ on for additional protection. Our hearts are light and our minds are free. We take sunrise or sunset walks, ride bicycles, play tennis, scout out delectable restaurants or grill at home.
Summer is all about heightened senses: sight, sound, touch, taste, smell. Our sight is enhanced by the unparalled summer light whether it's broad daylight, long twilight, rosy dawns, the Northern Lights. Summer sounds include everything from lawn mowers to boat motors, recurring tides, splashing water, the laughter of children at play; the murmur of adults talking on a warm summer night. Touch the sand between your toes, the beating of the sun on your skin, the refreshing feel of the water. Taste the grilled food, the cold beer, the exquisite pleasure of a meal after a long day at play. Smell the sea, the barbecue, the newly cut grass, the scent of sunscreen, the way your child smells after a day outside, bathing suits hung out to dry in the fresh air. This is what we wait for. This is what we love: Summer in all its glory.
Relaxing on the boat
Walking on Water
Up from the Sea
Greased Up and Ready to Go!
"Where do you want the umbrella?"
Beach Motel 60's Style
"Ahh, I have it all to myself..."For one more great summer scene I've already posted and didn't wanna repeat, go here.
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