You know when people ask, if you could only have one thing for the rest of your life to eat what would it be, there's just nothing that would keep you satisfied! That's how I feel about the beach after living on Koh Phangan, Thailand for 14 years. Completely agree with all your points.
My condolences on your father's passing. He sounds like a great man.
My all time favorite destination is the beach. I love the sand, surf and sun along with the smell of the ocean. My other favorite thing to do is read which I can do for hours at the beach. Going for walks and hunting for shells is another favorite pastime. I can do all these things alone or with others and can equally enjoy.
Full circle.. I love the ramblings that come through and end up being a great story. Sometimes we need to just write and what is supposed to come out, will find its way to the page (or screen).
Brought back my twenties...pool parties at party hotels listening to beach bands and east coast shagging, too much to drink, wet-shirt contests, clubbing at night.
Thank you for sharing such a dear memory and giving us all a great beach game idea! I must say, this made me realize how much I took beach days for granted before I had a daughter—hah. It'll be a few more years before I, too, can be bored on a beach.
Seeing (and hearing) kids playing on the beach is one of the best parts of a beach day. My favourite beach watching is small toddlers who always have the impulse to just run into the sea before they get chased and grabbed by a stressed parent! 😄
Oh, how I adore your father’s beach game! So charming and sweet, and as you say, an invented game to encourage creativity. I am picturing the running around and hearing the sounds of surf and laughter. Beautiful!
Delightful, trenchant and the exact palate cleanser I needed during this tumultuous time. I, though, treasure my virtual connections and have real relationships with the people on the other end of the line. Sometimes we even get to meet in person and cement those connections. I’m a good communicator both in person and online but feel less anxiety when it’s analog and I have time to noodle over responses rather than spitting out the first thing that comes to mind.
I love the relationship you had with your father and am envious of the joy you reveal. My relationship with my parents was quite different.
Thank you for sharing the beach game! Definitely will try it with my grandson! Also, staring at the waves washing in over and over and over again can be a form of meditation.
I love this post. I kinda teared up, too. Thanks for your memories! Nostalgia for past relationships often deepens our appreciation for current connections, enhancing social bonds and fostering intimacy with those around us. And that is exactly what you did in writing this piece. Memories inspire hope and resilience and that is what we all need in this crazy world.
You know when people ask, if you could only have one thing for the rest of your life to eat what would it be, there's just nothing that would keep you satisfied! That's how I feel about the beach after living on Koh Phangan, Thailand for 14 years. Completely agree with all your points.
My condolences on your father's passing. He sounds like a great man.
Thank you. He definitely was!
Wow, fourteen years! Sounds amazing.
My all time favorite destination is the beach. I love the sand, surf and sun along with the smell of the ocean. My other favorite thing to do is read which I can do for hours at the beach. Going for walks and hunting for shells is another favorite pastime. I can do all these things alone or with others and can equally enjoy.
I get it now! I really do. We've had a WONDERFUL time here in Puerto Vallarta these past few weeks.
Oh, I forgot seashells! And glass pebbles. hehe
What a fun beach game, and I love the hiking hoax! Both such a sweet memories. What a wonderful dad he was. ❤️❤️
He was indeed! Thanks...
Full circle.. I love the ramblings that come through and end up being a great story. Sometimes we need to just write and what is supposed to come out, will find its way to the page (or screen).
Thank you! hehe
Love hearing about your beautiful memories.
Brought back my twenties...pool parties at party hotels listening to beach bands and east coast shagging, too much to drink, wet-shirt contests, clubbing at night.
Thank you!
LOL sounds like you're twenties were fairly well spent!
Thank you for sharing such a dear memory and giving us all a great beach game idea! I must say, this made me realize how much I took beach days for granted before I had a daughter—hah. It'll be a few more years before I, too, can be bored on a beach.
hehe. Have you EVER seen a child not thrilled by the beach? It is always a pleasure and a delight ot see.
Seeing (and hearing) kids playing on the beach is one of the best parts of a beach day. My favourite beach watching is small toddlers who always have the impulse to just run into the sea before they get chased and grabbed by a stressed parent! 😄
Oh, how I adore your father’s beach game! So charming and sweet, and as you say, an invented game to encourage creativity. I am picturing the running around and hearing the sounds of surf and laughter. Beautiful!
Isn't it great? I think even as a kid, I knew it was something special, but my estimation has grown greatly since then.
Delightful, trenchant and the exact palate cleanser I needed during this tumultuous time. I, though, treasure my virtual connections and have real relationships with the people on the other end of the line. Sometimes we even get to meet in person and cement those connections. I’m a good communicator both in person and online but feel less anxiety when it’s analog and I have time to noodle over responses rather than spitting out the first thing that comes to mind.
I love the relationship you had with your father and am envious of the joy you reveal. My relationship with my parents was quite different.
Thank you! Much appreciated. Yes, I'm probably too hard on the online side of things.
I'm sorry to hear about your parents. (My relationship with my mother was MUCH more complicated.)
Thank you for sharing the beach game! Definitely will try it with my grandson! Also, staring at the waves washing in over and over and over again can be a form of meditation.
Oh! So true! There's nothing quite like it, is there?
I love this post. I kinda teared up, too. Thanks for your memories! Nostalgia for past relationships often deepens our appreciation for current connections, enhancing social bonds and fostering intimacy with those around us. And that is exactly what you did in writing this piece. Memories inspire hope and resilience and that is what we all need in this crazy world.
That is an interesting way to look at it -- how those past relationships inform the present. Very true!
Thank for the kind words.
Those sweet memories of your dad are so precious ❤️ He sounds like he was a wonderful father. We need more men like him in the world!
He was literally the best! And the best male role model ever, I think.
Oh, what a fun beach game! I'll have to remember, to teach it to the kids!
I hope they enjoy it too!