Going to the beach used to be so easy. I could throw a towel, some sunscreen, and the latest issue of People into a small tote bag, and be out the door. These days it requires a minivan packed to the brim full of stuff, and it has become an endless charade of sunblock reapplications, and repetitions of the phrases: "stop putting sand in your mouth", and "please stop ... Read More
Beach Life
When Mike requested a weekend at the beach for Father's Day this year, I was all too happy to oblige. For those of you who might be new around here, I grew up on the coast of Maine, so being near the ocean makes me feel complete. From where we live in NY, a road trip to many beach locations can be accomplished in just a few quick hours, so this past weekend we opted ... Read More