Planning for a Wonderful 2021 by the sea… Yes, I know that was so last week, but really think about the title. Is Wonder strictly for the holiday season? When we un-trim the tree and store our treasured ornaments away for another year, do we pack our most prized possession, our heartfelt memories, with it?…

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures ~Thornton Wilder Treasuring a Wildwood sunset ~ Winter 2020

A Santa-Approved View Flashing back to a morning sunrise in Wildwood, NJ December 2019 The Holidays of 2015 were filled with the most entertaining Stars, so much Joy and even a former couple (Hello, Brad and Angelina!)  We crossed paths with some colorful characters on our festive Road Chip, er, Trip, including the Peanuts Gang,…

An Ocean View Made Everyone’s Wish List! Wildwood, NJ December 2019 Originally appeared in the Sun by the Sea…print and online at: http://www.sunbythesea.com Hello again, old friends! Well, it’s that time of year again! No, I’m not referring to Christmas, although the holidays are upon us. I, of course, am referring to my pre-Christmas vacation….

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world, Today I am wise, so I am changing myself ~ Rumi Finding wisdom in a Wildwood sunset, December 2019

A story awaits just beyond the horizon Wildwood, NJ Winter 2019 The holidays of 2011 were, as previously reported, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close for our party-going cast, which included a Prime Minister (who finally let down her hair) one serious government official (unofficially celebrating the season), odd fraternal twins, a zookeeper and some colorful…

Santa Kicks Back at the Beach Originally Published in the Sun by the Sea….print and online at: http://www.sunbythesea.com Dear Friends, Fans and Gift Seekers, Well, for once I decided to take some time off and get away from the hustle and bustle of the toy world. What better place to chill than the shore, which…

If you must look back, do so forgivingly. If you must look forward, do so prayerfully. But the wisest course would be to be present in the present…Gratefully ~Maya Angelou Living gratefully in the present moment in Wildwood, NJ December 2019

The Snowman-inspired Ferris Wheel Shines Brightly over Wildwood, NJ December 2019 Drive along the Beach Excel at Gift Wrapping Create the Perfect Beach-Themed Tree Escape Reality Courtesy of a Christmas Movie Marathon (Griswolds, anyone?) Make Time to Visit Santa! Bake Cookies for Loved Ones Embrace the Magic of the Season Realize how Wonderful Life Really…

Following a Scenic, Storytelling Path in Wildwood, NJ December 2019 The Holidays of 2010 proved to be Unstoppable, as well as entertaining,  as Gulliver Traveled to a sweet seaside town (near everyone with an imagination). Settling in for a long, movie nap, and being the larger-than-life storyteller he came to be, he enjoyed his time…