In the Gilligan’s Island episode “So Sorry, My Island Now,” an intruder arrives insisting the island belongs to him. It’s a perfect New Year’s reminder that the past – old habits, old stories, old versions of ourselves – has no right to claim our present.
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Frostbeard Frank, the Yuletide Viking, strides through the mall like a winter legend—his beard swaying like an enchanted waterfall—while Holiday Heather marches ahead with the determination of someone who refuses to stop for pretzels again. A true Wacky Wednesday power duo.
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Kenny Chesney’s island-country classic is a beach lover’s Christmas wish list – warm, simple, sun-soaked, and a reminder that the perfect holiday is the one that actually fits you.
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Ever wondered what Santa’s elves do after the big night? This Sonnet Sunday imagines them unwinding on a sandy beach, sipping tropical drinks and soaking up the sun.
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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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What happens when the Grinch skips Whoville and spends Christmas on a Jamaican beach? This week’s Sonnet Sunday brings a tropical twist to a classic holiday tale.
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Celebrate the holidays with a beach twist! For each of the 12 Days of Christmas, we’ve got a new, fun beach challenge for you. Grab your friends, family, or even go solo – complete each challenge and share your photos!
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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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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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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.
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