The Sandbar Society 
They call it Black Friday.Humans stampede through parking lots and plazas, hunting shiny boxes and blinking screens.But down at the shore?We call it The Quiet Day. Most years, it’s just me – Sal the Seagull – circling above empty beaches, riding the wind like a king with no subjects.No fries.No crumbs.No half-eaten rolls.Just sand, sky, … Read more
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Explore a whimsical Thanksgiving on Gilligan’s Island and discover what the castaways can be thankful for, even when stranded and far from home.
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Welcome to Wacky Wednesday!
And meet Baldric and Hoodie Finn—two unlikely guardians of the mall’s blinding LED Holiday Tree. One walks with the energy of a man who has survived 20 seasons of retail chaos; the other just wants pretzels. Together, they face the glowing mystery of winter mall life.
Unwind with Zac Brown Band’s “Toes” as we celebrate the joy of escaping to the beach and embracing freedom and relaxation.
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Explore how “Beach Party” (1963) redefined teenage culture on the shore, celebrating teens as a unique social group and the beach as a space of self-discovery.
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A sonnet dedicated to the shore on the Sunday before Thanksgiving – expressing gratitude for the beach, beach food, and the quiet peace that comes with both. And yes, a little love for the lobster roll over turkey.
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Think you know your clownfish from your cod? This 15-question quiz will test your knowledge of our fishy friends from the sea. Winner gets bragging rights, a snack, or the first pick of the towel.
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The shore is both a giver and a taker. On this Flotsam Friday, we reflect on the things we lose – and the things we find. A boogie board, a piece of love, and the beach’s endless rhythm of loss and recovery.
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A Thurston Howell Thursday look at the classic Gilligan’s Island episode “Waiting for Watubi” – and the quirky superstitions we all carry with us when we head down the shore.
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Welcome to Wacky Wednesday!
And meet Tinsel Tina, the holiday warrior who descends the mall escalator like a chosen messenger from the upper realm. Boots steady, purse secure, eyes scanning the chaos—she’s here to remind us that holiday shopping isn’t an errand…it’s an extreme sport.