God gave us memories that we might have roses in December ~ J.M. Barrie Drives to a Frosty Beach Expresses Holiday Spirit at ‘Pinch the GrYnch’ Boardwalk 5k Run Celebrates During Christmas at the Plaza Excels at Holiday Shopping! Makes Beautiful Music Courtesy of a Prelude to Christmas Brakes for a Family Holiday Celebration Entertains…

Letter to “Advice Columnist” Agatha…Originally Published in the Sun by the Sea newspaper…www.sunbythesea.com Dear Agatha: I’m worried. There’s this rumor going around that there is no Santa Claus. It’s all over the third grade! My friends think it might be true. Everyone from the bay to the beach thinks it might be true! I can’t…

Originally Published in the Sun by the Sea newspaper…www.sunbythesea.com December detects each frosty morning. Arrives early for the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting. Waits patiently for Santa. Prepares Christmas cookies by the case! Hears sleigh bells. Has a youthful spirit. Sits by a fireplace. Appreciates being home. Lights candles during Hanukkah. Witnesses life’s miracles….

[Originally Published in the Sun by the Sea newspaper… http://www.sunbythesea.com%5D 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 is the picture of serenity and so different…

“Whatever we are waiting for – peace of mind, contentment, grace, the inner awareness of simple abundance – it will surely come to us, but only when we are ready to receive it with an open and grateful heart.” ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach What is your heart open to this season of family and feasting?

Give thanks for unknown blessings already on their way ~ Native American Saying [Originally published in the Sun by the Sea newspaper…www.sunbythesea.com} November notices the changing seasons. Soars alongside the scenery. Cruises into the holidays! Drives with the top down. Listens to the ocean. Wears cozy clothes. Sports a permanent smile. Knows there’s no better…

  Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action ~ W.J. Cameron One Cup of Seabreeze Two Cups of Sunshine A dash of “Sea Salt” A heaping teaspoon of family and friends Blend well with turkey and all the trimmings Followed by a long, calorie-burning Boardwalk stroll…

I am grateful for what I am and have. My Thanksgiving is perpetual ~ Henry David Thoreau  

  [Originally Published in the Sun by the Sea newspaper…www.sunbythesea.com] November notices everything! Discovers the beauty of a vacant beach. Builds sandcastles on solid ground. Senses chrysanthemums in bloom. Goes fishing! Rallies a football team. Roots for friendly competition. Believes in things not seen. Buys apples by the barrel. Reads countless pumpkin pie recipes. Honors…

There is always a way and always hope in the next sunrise, and in the next second, and in the next minute. ~ Ziggy Marley