Sonnet Sunday: Snow on the Beach
A sonnet that captures the serene beauty of snow on the beach, with two sets of footprints marking a peaceful, intimate moment.
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Silly Saturday: Build a Ball and Cup Game (DIY Beach Edition)
Create your very own beach ball and cup game! It’s a fun, DIY challenge for the whole family. Use beach treasures and get creative with this classic game, and see who can toss the ball into the cup first!
Dive in to the post →Flotsam Friday: The First Beach I Ever Met
From a cold, rocky Alaskan shoreline in a winter coat to the sun-soaked chaos of Myrtle Beach, this Flotsam Friday traces the surprising contrast between my first two beaches – and invites you to share the story of yours.
Dive in to the post →Thurston Howell III Thursday: Angel on the Island – Friendship and Teamwork
Discover the heartwarming spirit of “Angel on the Island” and learn how friendship and teamwork can lift the spirits of those who are feeling down during the holiday season.
Dive in to the post →Gallery of Holiday Mysteries: The Tale of Pecan Paul & The Ornament Inspectors
Welcome to Wacky Wednesday!
And meet Pecan Paul, Mistletoe Mara, and Canvas Cassie—three brave souls wandering the mall’s tiny art gallery known as the Gallery of Questionably Expensive Whimsy. They touched nothing, bought nothing, understood even less…and left feeling oddly cultured.
Beach Tunes Tuesday: “Snow on the Beach” by Taylor Swift feat. Lana Del Rey – 2022
Immerse yourself in the rare magic of “Snow on the Beach” as Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey explore love, vulnerability, and the beauty of rare moments in the wintertime.
Dive in to the post →Sonnet Sunday: Advent for the Shore
A sonnet that blends the anticipation of Advent with the longing for beach season, capturing the essence of waiting for both the holiday and the shore.
Dive in to the post →Silly Saturday: Thanksgiving on the Beach – MADLIB EDITION🦃
A Thanksgiving-themed beach Madlib to kick off your holiday weekend with laughter! Fill in the blanks, read it aloud, and share your funniest creations. Perfect for family gatherings, beach lovers, and anyone who needs a playful break after yesterday’s feast.
Dive in to the post →Flotsam Friday: Leftovers & Longings (A Black Friday Seagull Story)
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
Dive in to the post →Thurston Howell III Thursday: Thanksgiving on Gilligan’s Island
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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