Category: Beach
Another Bethany Success
The signs that we would have a fantastic beach week with my family started early. First of all, we saw something we have not seen in ages on our ride down to the Delaware shore – the absence of lines…
Umbrella Wars
Everyone should have the chance to enjoy their vacation how they please. However, the week I just spent at the beach with my family convinced me that more and more people should hire us as vacation planners. For instance, we…
Street Kayaking
When I woke up last Friday, I knew we had a problem on our hands. The morning of our last full day at the beach brought a whole lot of rain. We had already weathered the storm – literally. The…
A Day at the Beach
My big mouth gets me in trouble sometimes. That should not shock anyone. I have learned over the years, however, to not promise things I might not do. I did not follow that guideline earlier this summer during a conversation…
Better Red Than Dead
We have certain traditions on my family’s annual beach vacation. We always have a cornhole tournament. One night features a crab feast. In recent years, we have added a scavenger hunt for the children in the family. This year, one…
Beach Anniversary
In 1986, my parents and a few of my siblings went on vacation to the beach together. I don’t know all the details since I was in high school and either spent that week wrestling or working. I know that…
Favorite Goddaughter Determined?
In my family, most of us have an opportunity to serve as godparent. I have had this privilege twice, for my nieces Alanna and Colleen. This really creates a special bond between the three of us. They were born when…
Knowing My Shelf Life
Most sports fans know that one of the saddest things you can ever witness is a great champion not knowing when it’s time to step aside. Not many athletes step aside at the top of their game. The yearly intrigue…
My New Career Goals
Once again, I have stumbled up on a tremendous skill I possess with little chance to actually support my family pursuing it as a career. We recently completed my family’s annual beach vacation. For the first time in a long…
I’m Baa-ack
So I went to the beach and said I was going to blog since I had free time, then said screw it. I did read three books so will review them in the next week or so. I do have…