The Gilligan’s Island Christmas episode reminds us that even when rescue doesn’t come, gratitude still can. A holiday reflection on hope, disappointment, and appreciating what we already have.
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Bing Crosby’s “Mele Kalikimaka” reminds us to shake off the holiday rush and step into a little warmth, ease, and island calm – even in the middle of December.
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A decade after the Paris Agreement, the Shore has her own opinion about how we’re doing – and beach lovers might be the ones who need to lead the way. A reflective Flotsam Friday on love, climate, and our responsibility to the coast.
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Dive into the timeless charm of “Margaritaville” as Jimmy Buffett blends tropical escapism with bittersweet reflections, celebrating the complex beauty of life.
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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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There’s something about punk and the ocean that just makes sense. Both are wild, messy, and impossible to tame. The Ramones didn’t sing about golden tans or bonfires – they sang about escape. “Rockaway Beach” wasn’t just a song; it was a map out of the city’s noise and into another kind of noise – … Read more
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When the beach begins to vanish, so does our illusion of permanence. 🌊 The News Ocean City, NJ has declared a state of emergency after the nor’easter that hit nearly two weeks ago tore into the shoreline, washing away dunes and swallowing huge portions of beach between 1st and 13th Streets. Mayor Jay Gillian shared … Read more
Dive in to the post →Dear Year-Rounders, They pack up their umbrellas. They shake sand from towels and close the beach tags in little drawers. They call it “the end of the season.” But we know better. The beach doesn’t close.It exhales. It quiets. It lets the chatter fade until only the waves are speaking again. This is when the … Read more
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