My brother died. Like an autumn leaf, Rod released his grip on our family tree. Many of us love the fall, but I never did. Yes, the air is cool and dry, […]
Brothers, Veterans and Whales
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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 […]
Whales, the Majesty, the Splendor
“The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” Mahatma Gandhi The whales are here and…I’ll be glad when they’re gone. Yes, the whales have been […]
Whales…Their Song and Dance
They sing songs 20 minutes long for hours, they leap over their water-stage and pirouette in aerial grace. They are the humpback whales off Long Beach shores. Long Beach strollers have been […]
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. […]
The Whales of October are Here
Hello Brazil! The sea is alive with a frenzy of feeding. The ocean off Long Beach, NY seemed particularly healthy this year, last year too. This year the water was as clear […]
The Naked Beach
For too many of us the beach, when we walk it, is demurely covered, her secrets hidden. We see only dull clouds, a span of water, lots of sand. Only those who […]
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