Sonnet Sunday: Dormant Tides
The beach in winter asks nothing of us. A Sonnet Sunday reflection on rest, stillness, and listening while the tide keeps time.
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Flotsam Friday: What Floats Into a New Year
The beach is honest after a storm. Not everything needs to be carried forward. Flotsam Friday is about noticing what still floats.
Dive in to the post →Beach Movie Monday: Bikini Beach (1964)
Bikini Beach (1964) is a sun-drenched comedy with a surprisingly sharp message: people are always trying to put you in a box – and you don’t have to stay there.
Dive in to the post →Sonnet Sunday: The Elves Take a Beach Vacation
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.
Dive in to the post →Sonnet Sunday: The Grinch Goes to Jamaica
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.
Dive in to the post →Sonnet Sunday: Sunset with a Seasoned Couple
A sonnet that captures the timeless beauty of an old couple sharing a sunset on the beach, wrapped in warmth and love.
Dive in to the post →Flotsam Friday: Ten Years After Paris – What Does the Shore Think?
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.
Dive in to the post →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.
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 →Sonnet Sunday: Thanksgiving on the Shore
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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