As I trek our shore in wonder at the gliding gulls, leaping dolphins, and breaching whales, I wonder if they are wondering about us. I am especially curious about our brother and […]
Are We Being Watched—in Wonder?
Whales, Dolphins, and Birds, Oh My—Even Simians Caught My Eye
September, and gone are the crowds. Our Long Beach shore was almost empty, the air dry, and the sky—a crisp blue. The first day of these past weeks was one of those […]
Lifeguards and Life
Despite the siren call of the shore, I finished my Mindy photo essay. So, now I have time to be, once again—in shore life. I enjoyed sand time with the shore, sea, […]
Life’s Little Things
Biking the boards and hoping for whales—I spotted a hat. I asked the young lady beneath it if I could photograph her hat, and she said, “Sure.” She was beautiful, and I […]
Whales, Wings—and Hot Air
There are whirling blades offshore that are killing the wildlife we love. No, not windfarm blades but the props of these behemoths that kill whales and dolphins. Ships are always offshore waiting […]
Life and the Sea
The beach was vast and empty, but for the shorebirds. Both east and west of me, they gathered like tidal pools of fluttering feathers. It was a sparkling October day, about sixty, […]
Polymer Poop
From pretty things to effluent waste Followers of my blog know I feel communion with the shore. When I’m there, I’m home. The ocean’s edge is a return to innocence. I see […]
Getting High on Sky
“That’s a misconception, Lennie. The sky is everywhere, it begins at your feet.” Jandy Nelson, The Sky is Everywhere The sky does indeed begin at your feet when you: “… squiggle sandy […]
Leap to Death…or Stand for Life
Some of us are drowning on this sea of life. She was pretty much following the example of her good friend Miriam when she jumped in front of the train…Miriam hung herself. […]
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