“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

GIVE THANKS for each new morning with its light                                                                  FOR REST AND SHELTER OF THE NIGHT For health and food      …

NOVEMBER….the last month of Autumn, but the beginning of a new adventure. Time to take risks and do the unexpected ~ Pinterest Enjoy Moments in the Sun….Celebrate Thanksgiving with Loved Ones….Walk on a Deserted Beach…Discover Dreams Once out of Reach…Work out with Boardwalk Sprints…Drop a Bunch of Wish-List Hints…Win a Coveted Christmas Gift at Coach…

Crisp salt air, Deserted beaches, Crashing waves & Golden Sunsets ~ Autumn by the Sea ~ @twogonecoastal

We need to be reminded sometimes that a sunrise lasts but a few minutes. But its beauty can burn in our hearts eternally. ~ R.A. Salvatore