“All you can take with you is that which you’ve given away.” Sign on George Bailey’s office wall in It’s a Wonderful Life   Yes, I know that was so last week, but let’s think about the title. Is a Wonderful Life strictly for the holiday season? Are guardian angels and ringing bells…

“Hope is a Ferris Wheel- It takes Low and High; And when you reach the Top, It’s like you can touch the Sky! And when it takes you Down- Hope becomes a Thing That, when you’re getting Off, You take with you to Bring” ~ Robin Herrera ~ Hope is a Ferris Wheel

The darkness is at its deepest just before the Sunrise. ~ Voltaire

  Originally Published in the Sun by the Sea newspaper…www.sunbythesea.com December feels the frost in the air. Buys a snowplow. Still finds time for boardwalk strolls. Enjoys the quiet. Waits patiently for the first snowflake over the sea. Unravels Christmas lights. Unwraps treasured ornaments. Makes eggnog. Assembles a bike. Handles each poinsettia with care. Bakes…

Originally Published in the Sun by the Sea newspaper…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. No, I, of course, am referring to my pre-Christmas vacation. My second annual “trip to the shore” has finally arrived! I’ve been…

Maybe CHRISTMAS, he thought, doesn’t come from a store. Maybe CHRISTMAS, perhaps, means a little bit more ~ Dr Seuss The Grinch Previously Published in the Sun by the Sea newspaper…www.sunbythesea.com Reflections from the Desk of  Arthur, Resident Canine Philosopher This time of year always makes me philosophical. Chilly shore days are so peaceful. I’m…

Originally Published in the Sun by the Sea newspaper…www.sunbythesea.com Dear Santa: Please bring me a brand new sailboat so I can send my little brother to China. It’s not ‘cause I wanna get rid of him, Santa, it’s just that he’s four years old and I think it’s about time he saw the world which…

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….