This was our yesterday. It’s one of the things I love about living in Florida. I like the idea of the beach, whether I go or not. I’ve always taken the ocean for granted, growing up in New York. But having lived in Texas this past six years, I’ve really ached for it. Don’t get me wrong, I hate the sun, cancer, all of it. But the ocean reminds me that I’m not here forever, that I’m not the only one here, that an entire ocean is out there to be lived. It somehow feels like returning. Not returning home or to the familiar, but returning to the source, to a stripped away me, the way I was meant to be. Some people feel at peace in the woods—note that in films, these characters are usually bearded fruitcakes short a nut and berry. I’ve never been a mountain goat or bird watcher, but I’ve always been drawn to the water. And to seafood.
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November 28, 2011 at 10:48 pm
I, too, have an affinity for the ocean, though grew up too far inland to appreciate seafood until recently.
What is it? The hypnotic, rhythmic, thrumming continuity of the ocean’s song? All I know is that one day soon I’ll live by the ocean and experience the rising swell of life yet to be discovered, and eventually the ebbing of a life well-lived, whilst on the beach.
I’ll be the one wearing a white cotton swishy dress, long hair flowing in the breeze…glass of white wine in hand and a purple flower tucked behind my ear (on the off-chance that my eyes will ever be classified as violet). Ah. Bliss.
November 29, 2011 at 8:38 am
That shot of Phil & Lucas is dynamite!
November 29, 2011 at 9:37 am
Beautiful pictures, Stephanie. I especially love the one of Abigail with her hair, which btw is growing out nicely! Length looks really fab right now. How does she like it?
November 29, 2011 at 9:58 am
The kids are gorgeous. This looks like it was a good move for you and by the lack of blog posts, maybe some other things are sorting themselves out here. Hope so. Blessings.
November 29, 2011 at 10:29 am
Wow! Is it still that hot over there? Enjoy the sun! Having moved to Belgium from Greece, I really miss the good weather…
November 29, 2011 at 12:33 pm
I agree, there is something about the beach. I somehow leave every single time feeling refreshed. (And greasy as I too have to lather myself every hour with SPF 5000) Enjoy every second of it. P.S. The kiddos are getting so big!
November 29, 2011 at 2:28 pm
AMEN! Totally agree on the seafood, the beach (whether I go or not too), and that feeling.
November 29, 2011 at 6:18 pm
Beautiful photos! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving!